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The Oath of Allegiance and Abjuration Debate 1775
Letter to the editor discusses the Roman Catholic oath against allegiance to George III. It cites the Hibernian Magazine version, argues the fourth paragraph wrongly denies papal authority, and questions any dispensation with the oath. The piece defends Catholics’ loyalty while critiquing the oath’s implications for church and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingom
God
Jesus Christ
George the Third
Prince of
Wales
Great Britain and Ireland
Charles the Bird
Fee of
Rome
Christ
Cey Ats
House
England
Blackstone
Gunter
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