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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 At the meeting of the "Church of Peterboro," held July 7th, 1849, the following Resolutions were passed, without a dissenting voice...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.50 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Printed document Date: 7 July 1849 Pagination: 1 p. ; 16.3 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Accuses a clerk and store owner who sell liquor as being "out of...place" for preaching the gospel. A second resolution attests that no members of the Church of Peterboro are guilty of voting for anti-abolitionists or drinking intoxicating liquors. The resolutions are to be read in a public assembly 8 July.

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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