Washington, George, 1732-1799 [The Address of the Religious Society called Quakers, from their Yearly Meeting for Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware...].

GLC05329

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GLC#
GLC05329
Type
Broadsides, posters & signs
Date
1789
Author/Creator
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Title
[The Address of the Religious Society called Quakers, from their Yearly Meeting for Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware...].
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 20.8 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Also represents Quakers in western Maryland and Virginia. Composed at a September 9, 1789 meeting and issued by the meeting's clerk, Nicholas Waln. Addressed to the President of the U.S. The Quakers offer support and prayers for Washington's Presidency, and note freedom of religion "among the choicest of blessings." Washington's undated reply appears at the bottom. It expressing thanks, praises the Quakers, and supports the idea of religious freedom. Printed by Daniel Humphreys.

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