To the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled : The address and memorial of the people called Quakers respectfully sheweth.--That a persuasion of religious duty again calls us before you ... to assert the sacred rights of conscience ...

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, United States. Congress
Other Authors: Drinker, John, 1733-1800
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Philadelphia] : Samuel Sansom Junr. printer, [1796]
Series:Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 30458.
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Online Access:Evans Digital Edition
Description
Item Description:Opposing the provisions of the bill for establishing a militia throughout the United States which would impose fines and penalties on those who for religious reasons failed to comply with requirements of service.
"Signed on behalf and by direction of a meeting appointed to represent our religious society, held in Philadelphia the 10th day of the second month 1796.--John Drinker, clerk."
Imprint at head of title.
Printed area measures 29.2 x 12.8 cm.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) ; 35 x 21 cm.
Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.
Place of Publication:United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.