Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 To those ministers in the county of Madison, who refuse to preach politics

GLC04717.47

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GLC#
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Type
Documents
Date
15 July 1845
Author/Creator
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Title
To those ministers in the county of Madison, who refuse to preach politics
Place Written
Peterboro, New York
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 19.9 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Believes that the continued enslavement of millions of citizens results from religious leaders' refusal to preach politics. Emphasizes the duty of religious leaders to preach against slavery.

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