Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 to James Phillips
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04237 Author/Creator: Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 November 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Discusses the anti-slavery activities of Quakers in the U.S. and a dispute over admission of blacks to Quaker church due to fears of intermarriage. He requests a copy of Bishop Wilson's bible be sent to him. He mentions other correspondence and the marriage of his second daughter.
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