Declaration or manifesto, 1792 Apr 11.

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Declaration or manifesto, 1792 Apr 11.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702185416

Manuscript, in a single hand, dated April 11, 1792 at the Freemason's Tavern, declaring the purpose of the institution of the Society of Friends. The document announces its intention to secure the freedom of election and more equal representation in Parliament, as well as to secure for the people a more frequent exercise of their right to elect their representatives. The declaration is followed by approximately 160 signatures, including those of Philip Francis, Charles Grey, James Maitland Lord Lauderdale, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Several signatures have been crossed out, with the letter D written next to their names.

1 item (4 p.) ; 43 cm.

Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8026311

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