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To the children of light in this generation, called of God to be partakers of eternal life in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, and Light of the World
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To the children of light in this generation, and Light of the World
Description:
Caption title; Catchword on p. 1: and; Signed on p. 4: W. Penn. Worminghust in Sussex, the 4th of the 9th month, 1678. I desire that this epistle may be read, in the fear of the Lord, in your several meetings; Imprint supplied by Evans, who noted: "Issued by the Philadelphia] Quaker Meeting for Sufferings to discourage any assistance to the Revolutionary cause."; Evans 14968; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 3440; S FHL note: Evans ascribes the date of publication as 1776. Sydney V. James in "Impact of the American Revolution.." believes the date to be 1777; Digital image available via Tripod
Date:
(questionable)1777
Collection:
Quaker Broadsides and Pamphlets, Haverford College
The ancient testimony and principles of the people called Quakers, renewed, with respect to the King and Government; and touching the commotions now prevailing in these and other parts of America : addressed to the people in general
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The ancient testimony and principles of the people called Quakers, with respect to the King and Government; and touching the commotions now prevailing in these and other parts of America : addressed to the people in general
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Concerning non-participation in the Revolutionary War. Caption title. "Signed in and on behalf of a meeting of the representatives of our religious society, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersey; held at Philadelphia, the 20th day of the first month, 1776. John Pemberton, clerk."--p. 4
Date:
1776
Collection:
Quaker Broadsides and Pamphlets, Haverford College
Philadelphia, 27th tenth month, 1775. A committee of ten Friends, from the Meeting for Sufferings, waited on the House of Representatives of the province of Pennsylvania, and being admitted, presented an address on behalf of our religious Society ... as f
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Philadelphia, presented an address on behalf of our religious Society ... as follows ... : To the representatives of the freemen of the province of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met. The address of the people called Quakers
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Concerning liberty of conscience and urging "conciliatory measures" during the Revolutionary War. Cites Quakers' traditional opposition to war and to serving in the military, and their compact with William Penn which guaranteed their liberties. "Signed in and on behalf of a meeting of the representatives of the said people, held at Philadelphia, the 26th day of the tenth month, 1775, by John Pemberton, clerk."--p. 2
Date:
1775
Collection:
Quaker Broadsides and Pamphlets, Haverford College