Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin FranklinJ. M. Dent & Company, 1910 - 314 páginas |
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... Quakers , and eight only of other persuasions . We eight punctually attended the meeting ; but , tho ' we thought that some of the Quakers would join us , we were by no means sure of a majority . Only one Quaker , Mr James Morris ...
... Quakers , and eight only of other persuasions . We eight punctually attended the meeting ; but , tho ' we thought that some of the Quakers would join us , we were by no means sure of a majority . Only one Quaker , Mr James Morris ...
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... Quakers , eight were ready to vote . with us , and thirteen , by their absence , manifested that they were not inclin'd to oppose the measure , I afterward estimated the proportion of Quakers sincerely against defense as one to twenty ...
... Quakers , eight were ready to vote . with us , and thirteen , by their absence , manifested that they were not inclin'd to oppose the measure , I afterward estimated the proportion of Quakers sincerely against defense as one to twenty ...
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... Quakers , gave me frequent opportunities of seeing the embarrass- ment given them by their principle against war , whenever application was made to them , by order of the crown , to grant aids for military purposes . They were unwilling ...
... Quakers , gave me frequent opportunities of seeing the embarrass- ment given them by their principle against war , whenever application was made to them , by order of the crown , to grant aids for military purposes . They were unwilling ...
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