To the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled.
Subtitle: The address and memorial of the people called Quakers respectfully sheweth.--That a persuasion of religious duty again calls us before you ... to assert the sacred rights of conscience ..
Contributors: Drinker, John, 1733-1800; United States. Congress
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 30458
Publisher: Samuel Sansom Junr. printer.
Published: 1796
Place of publication: [Philadelphia]
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Society of Friends -- Controversial literature; Conscientious objectors -- United States; United States -- Militia
Notes: Opposing the provisions of the bill for establishing a militia throughout the United States which would impose fines and penalties on those who for religious reasons failed to comply with requirements of service

"Signed on behalf and by direction of a meeting appointed to represent our religious society, held in Philadelphia the 10th day of the second month 1796.--John Drinker, clerk."

Imprint at head of title

Printed area measures 29.2 x 12.8 cm

Evans 30458

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