To the President and Executive Council, the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, and others whom it may concern
Subtitle: the following representation, on behalf of the people called Quakers ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 17167
Publisher: Printed by John Carter.
Published: 1782
Place of publication: Providence
Language: eng
Subjects: Conscientious objectors; Riots; Quakers; History; Religious aspects
Other titles: On the 26th ultimo a Committee of six Friends ...; Representation on behalf of the people called Quakers.
Notes: Concerning persecution of Quakers in Philadelphia, and explaining their beliefs. Also published under title: A representation on behalf of the people called Quakers.

Caption title. At head of title: Philadelphia, 12th month 6th, 1781. On the 26th ultimo a Committee of six Friends, by appointment, waited on the President of the Executive Council, and the Speaker of the General Assembly, with copies of the following representation ...

"Signed in and on behalf of a meeting of the Representatives of the said people, held in Philadelphia, the 22d day of the 11th month, 1781."--p. 8.

Imprint from colophon.

Although dated [1781] by Evans it is more likely that this edition was issued in 1782, as the "Representation" was submitted Dec. 6, 1781. Dated [1782?] by Alden.

Signatures: [A]⁴.

Evans 17167

Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 907