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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 To those ministers in the county of Madison, who refuse to preach politics

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.47 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Printed document Date: 15 July 1845 Pagination: 3 p. ; 32.3 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Believes that the continued enslavement of millions of citizens results from religious leaders' refusal to preach politics. Emphasizes the duty of religious leaders to preach against slavery.

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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