Arnold, Thomas, 1742-1821 To the inhabitants of the town of Providence Assembled in town-meeting
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01152 Author/Creator: Arnold, Thomas, 1742-1821 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 9, 1778 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
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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