“If a man successful in business expends a part of his income in things of no real use, while the poor employed by him pass through difficulties in getting the necessaries of life, this requires his serious attention.”
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A Journal of the Life and Travels of John Woolman: In the Service of the Gospel
John Woolman's journal provides a unique perspective on the 18th-century American colonies, detailing his journey as a Quaker minister and his efforts to promote peace, equality, and the abolition of slavery. The text is a blend of personal reflections, spiritual insights, and observations on the social conditions of the time. more
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John Woolman
John Woolman was a prominent eighteenth-century merchant and Quaker social reformer from Pennsylvania. He is known for his advocacy of peace, justice, and the abolition of slavery. Woolman's writings and personal example influenced many in the movement for social reform. more
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Source: The diary of James K. Polk during his presidency, 1845 to 1849, now first printed from the original manuscript in the collections of the Chicago historical society; Volume 4
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