Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 Extracts from minutes of our yearly meeting of Pennsylvania & New Jersey, held in Philadelphia by adjournments from the 23rd day of the ninth month.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01021 Author/Creator: Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript signed Date: 23 - 28 September 1776 Pagination: 7 p. : docket : Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
One copy of a meeting minutes dated September 23-28, 1776. States that Quakers should not participate in governments active in war, or contribute to the promotion of war through business or other activity. Condemns all forms of slavery and indentured servitude, and requires all Quakers to free anyone so held. All need to support religious education for children. Clerical copy certified by James Moon. Extracted and prepared by James Pemberton, clerk to the yearly meeting.
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