Arnold, Thomas, 1742-1821 To the inhabitants of the town of Providence Assembled in town-meeting

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GLC#
GLC01152
Type
Letters
Date
March 9, 1778
Author/Creator
Arnold, Thomas, 1742-1821
Title
To the inhabitants of the town of Providence Assembled in town-meeting
Place Written
Providence, Rhode Island
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Arnold opposes the proposed "test oath," requiring a declaration of loyalty to the American cause. He argues that the Friends (i.e. Quakers) cannot swear to uphold a violent or warlike nation.

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