From the women of Philadelphia U.S.A. in answer to the friendly address of the women of Exeter, England, on the subject of peace. 1846.

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From the women of Philadelphia U.S.A. in answer to the friendly address of the women of Exeter, England, on the subject of peace. 1846.

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Autograph draft of reply to women of Exeter, England, in response to their plea urging their American sisters to help prevent war between England and the United States. This draft, of which the final version no longer exists, warns that a mother could sow the seed of blood-thirsty ambition in her son "when in his childish hours she gave him tiny weapons, and taught him how to mimic war's murderous game".

1 p. ; 17 in. x 13 in.

Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC

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Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC

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