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1.
A Letter from one of the Society of Friends, relative to the conscientious scrupulousness of its members to bear arms
Published
[Philadelphia?] : From the press, 1795.
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2.
A Letter from one of the Society of Friends, relative to the conscientious scrupulousness of its members to bear arms
Published
[Philadelphia?] : From the press, 1795.
Online
Full text online
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3.
Das alte Zeugniss und die Grund-Sätze des Volks so man Quäker nennet, erneuert, in Ansehung des Königs und der Regierung; und wegen den nunmehr herrschenden Unruhen in diesem und andern Theilen von America. : An das Volk überhaupt gerichtet
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Meeting for Sufferings
Published
Germantown [Pa.], : Gedruckt bey Christoph Saur, dem Jüngern, auf Kosten der Verfasser,, 1776.
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4.
Mason's Lodge, September 9th, 1777 ... To the inhabitants of Pennsylvania. The following is a copy of a paper we received at half past four o'clock this afternoon, and we have since received orders to prepare for our banishment tomorrow
Published
[Philadelphia : Printed by Robert Bell, 1777]
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 15501 43279
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Books / Microforms
5.
Mason's Lodge, September 9th, 1777 ... To the inhabitants of Pennsylvania. The following is a copy of a paper we received at half past four o'clock this afternoon, and we have since received orders to prepare for our banishment tomorrow
Published
[Philadelphia : Printed by Robert Bell, 1777]
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6.
To the president and Council of Pennsylvania. The remonstrance of the subscribers, freemen, and inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia, now confined in the Free-Mason's Lodge. Sheweth, that the subscribers have been by virtue of a warrant signed in Council ... arrested in our houses ..
Published
[Philadelphia] : Printed by Robert Bell, in Third-Street., [1777]
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 15500
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Books / Microforms
7.
To the president and Council of Pennsylvania. The remonstrance of the subscribers, freemen, and inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia, now confined in the Free-Mason's Lodge. Sheweth, that the subscribers have been by virtue of a warrant signed in Council ... arrested in our houses ..
Published
[Philadelphia] : Printed by Robert Bell, in Third-Street., [1777]
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Yale Internet Resource >> None
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8.
A Letter from one of the Society of Friends, relative to the conscientious scrupulousness of its members to bear arms
Published
[Philadelphia?] : From the press, 1795.
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 28967
Format
Books / Microforms
9.
Conscience, the Inner Light, and God's will
Author
Baily, Albert Lang
Published
[Place of publication not identified], [date of publication not identified]
Location
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> 06377
Format
Books
10.
An account of the sufferings of Friends of North Carolina Yearly Meeting in support of their testimony against war, from 1861 to 1865
Published
New Vienna, O[hio] : The Peace Association of Friends in America, 1872.
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Yale Internet Resource >> None
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11.
To the president and Council of Pennsylvania. The remonstrance of the subscribers, freemen, and inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia, now confined in the Free-Mason's Lodge : Sheweth, that the subscribers have been, by virtue of a warrant signed in Council ... arrested in our houses ..
Online
LLMC Digital Collections
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12.
From our Meeting for Sufferings, held at Providence, for New-England, the 13th and 14th of 5th month, 1800. To the monthly meetings of Friends in the state of Massachusetts, and others who have members in that state
Author
New England Yearly Meeting of Friends. Meeting for Sufferings
Published
[Providence : s.n., 1800]
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Yale Internet Resource >> None
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13.
Philadelphia 18th 12th mo. 1790. Yesterday a deputation of the religious society called Quakers, attended the House of Representatives of the United States with the following address and memorial asserting the rights of conscience and the reasons of their restraint from complying with military requisitions. To the President, Senate, and House of Representatives ... in Congress assembled. ..
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1790]
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 22517
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Books / Microforms
14.
Conscientious objectors in the Civil War
Author
Wright, Edward Needles, 1897-
Published
Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press ; London : H. Milford, Oxford University Press, 1931.
Location
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> UB342.U5 W7 1934
Format
Books
15.
Memorial of the Religious Society of Friends to the legislature of Virginia on the militia laws with a letter from Benjamin Bates, bearer of the memorial, to a member of the legislature
Author
Society of Friends. Virginia Yearly Meeting
Published
New-Bedford [Mass.] : Printed for A. Shearman, Jun., 1813.
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Microprint 7
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Books / Microforms
16.
From our Meeting for Sufferings, held at Providence, for New-England, the 13th and 14th of 5th month, 1800. To the Monthly Meetings of Friends in the state of Massachusetts, and others who have members in that state
Author
New England Yearly Meeting of Friends. Meeting for Sufferings
Published
[Providence : s.n. 1800]
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 37473 37478
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Books / Microforms
17.
To the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled. The address and memorial of the people called Quakers respectfully sheweth.--That a persuasion of religious duty again calls us before you ... to assert the sacred rights of conscience ..
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Published
[Philadelphia] : Samuel Sansom Junr. printer., [1796]
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Yale Internet Resource >> None
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18.
The record of a Quaker conscience
Author
Pringle, Cyrus G. (Cyrus Guernsey), 1838-1911
Published
New York : Macmillan, 1918.
Online
Online book
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HathiTrust Digital Library >> Online Resource
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19.
To the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled. The address and memorial of the people called Quakers respectfully sheweth.--That a persuasion of religious duty again calls us before you ... to assert the sacred rights of conscience ..
Author
Society of Friends
Published
[Philadelphia] : Samuel Sansom Junr. printer., [1796]
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 30458
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20.
Conscientious objectors in the Civil War
Author
Wright, Edward Needles, 1897-
Published
Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press ; London : H. Milford, Oxford University Press, 1931.
Location
Unavailable--Try BorrowDirect or Interlibrary Loan >> Uxh11 U2 931w
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> UB342 U5 W7 (LC)
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> SY47 W94
Format
Books
21.
The record of a Quaker conscience Cyrus Pringle's diary
Author
Pringle, Cyrus G. (Cyrus Guernsey), 1838-1911
Published
New York, The Macmillan company, 1918.
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Film B6378
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Books / Microforms
22.
The ancient testimony and principles of the people called Quakers, renewed, with respect to the King and government; and touching the commotions now prevailing in these and other parts of America, addressed to the people in general
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Meeting for Sufferings
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1776]
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 14765
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23.
The ancient testimony and principles of the people called Quakers, renewed, with respect to the King and government; and touching the commotions now prevailing in these and other parts of America, : addressed to the people in general
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Meeting for Sufferings
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1776]
Online
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Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
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24.
The epistle from the Meeting for Sufferings in London. To Friends and brethren in New-England
Author
London Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends). Meeting for Sufferings
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1775]
Online
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Yale Internet Resource >> None
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25.
The epistle from the Meeting for Sufferings in London : To friends and brethren in New-England
Author
London Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends). Meeting for Sufferings
Published
[Philadelphia? : Society of Friends, 1775]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1775
Format
Books
26.
The memorial and petition of the Society of Friends, or Quakers, to the legislature of Virginia on the subject of militia fines together with the letter of Benjamin Bates on the same
Author
Society of Friends. Virginia Yearly Meeting
Published
New-York : Printed by Samuel Wood & Sons, 1818.
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Microprint 7
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Books / Microforms
27.
An apology for the people called Quakers, containing some reasons, for their not complying with human injunctions and institutions in matters relative to the worship of God
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Meeting for Sufferings
Published
Philadelphia: : Printed by Joseph Crukshank, in Market-Street., [1776]
Online
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28.
To the representatives of the freemen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assemby met. The memorial and remonstrance of Isaac Howell and White Matlack, in behalf of themselves, and others, who have been disowned by the people called Quakers, &c.
Author
Howell, Isaac, 1722-1797
Published
[Philadelphia? : Printed by Francis Bailey?, 1782]
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 17165
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Books / Microforms
29.
The epistle from the Meeting for Sufferings in London. To Friends and brethren in New-England
Author
London Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends). Meeting for Sufferings
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1775]
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 14050
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Books / Microforms
30.
A briefe declaration to all the vvorld from the innocent people of God called Quakers of our principle and beleif [sic] concerning plottings and fightings with carnal weapons against any people, men or nations upon the earth ... and to answer that common objection whether we would not fight if the Spirit moved us
Author
Bayly, William, d. 1675
Published
[London] : Printed for W.M., 1662.
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Film S2663
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Books / Microforms
31.
A briefe declaration to all the vvorld from the innocent people of God called Quakers of our principle and beleif [sic] concerning plottings and fightings with carnal weapons against any people, men or nations upon the earth ... and to answer that common objection whether we would not fight if the Spirit moved us
Author
Bayly, William, d. 1675
Published
[London] : Printed for W.M., 1662.
Online
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32.
The test of faith : a chapter in non-resistance
Author
Richards, Edward Carrington Mayo, 1886-1974
Published
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [1923]
Location
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> Ozd79 1 1923
Format
Books
33.
Testimony by work
Author
American Friends Service Committee. Civilian Public Service
Published
Philadelphia, Pa., Civilian Public Service of the American Friends Service Committee [1942]-
Location
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> Uxh11 U2 Am35T
Format
Journals & Newspapers
34.
Sufferings of Richard Seller for his testimony against war
Published
Philadelphia : Tract Association of Friends, No. 304 Arch Street, [18--?]
Location
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> Mzp615 T673 81
Format
Books
35.
On two fronts
Author
Catchpool, Corder, 1883-1952
Published
London, Headley Bros., 1918.
Online
Online book
Online book
Online book
Location
HathiTrust Digital Library >> Online Resource
Format
Books / Online
36.
An apology for the people called Quakers, containing some reasons, for their not complying with human injunctions and institutions in matters relative to the worship of God
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Meeting for Sufferings
Published
[Philadelphia : Printed by James Chattin, 1757]
Online
Online book
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
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Books / Online
37.
Philadelphia 18th 12th mo. 1790. Yesterday a deputation of the religious society called Quakers, attended the House of Representatives of the United States with the following address and memorial asserting the rights of conscience and the reasons of their restraint from complying with military requisitions. To the President, Senate, and House of Representatives ... in Congress assembled. ..
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1790]
Online
Online book
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
Format
Books / Online
38.
An introduction to Friends Civilian public service; the motivation, policies and structure of Friends Civilian public service
Author
American Friends Service Committee. Civilian Public Service
Published
Philadelphia, Pa., Education office, Civilian public service, American Friends service committee, 1945.
Location
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> Uxh11 U2 945a
Format
Books
39.
On two fronts
Author
Catchpool, Corder, 1883-1952
Published
London, Headley Bros., 1918.
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Film B18190
Format
Books / Microforms
40.
On two fronts
Author
Catchpool, Corder, 1883-1952
Published
London, Headley Bros., 1918.
Location
Unavailable - use request form to try BorrowDirect or ILL >> Bi66 15Lt
Format
Books
41.
To men and women of goodwill in the British Empire : a message from the Religious Society of Friends
Published
New York : The Church Peace Union, 70 5th Avenue, [1914]
London : Isaac Sharp
Location
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> Ozd10 C47m 1914
Library Shelving Facility (LSF) >> Ozd10 C47m 1914
Format
Books
42.
To the representatives of the freemen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met. The memorial and remonstrance of Isaac Howell and White Matlack, in behalf of themselves, and others, who have been disowned by the people called Quakers, &c.
Author
Howell, Isaac, 1722-1797
Published
[Philadelphia? : Printed by Francis Bailey?, 1782]
Online
Online book
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
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Books / Online
43.
A testimony given forth from our Yearly-Meeting, held at Philadelphia, for Pennsylvania and New-Jersry, : by adjournments, from the 29th day of the Ninth Month to the 4th of the Tenth Month inclusive, 1777
Author
Society of Friends. Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1777]
Location
SML, Franklin Collection, Room 230 (Non-Circulating) >> 121 1777
Format
Books
44.
Projects and incentives : a study of the work projects and the incentives for work in the Civilian Public Service camps and units under the administration of the American Friends Service Committee
Author
American Friends Service Committee
Published
Philadelphia : American Friends Service Committee, 1946.
Online
Online book
Location
HathiTrust Digital Library >> Online Resource
Format
Books / Online
45.
An Earnest address to such of the people called Quakers as are sincerely desirous of supporting and maintaining the Christian testimony of their ancestors. Occasioned by a piece, intituled, "The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersy [sic], held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775." : [Eleven lines of Scripture texts]
Published
Philadelphia, : Printed for John Douglas M'Dougal,, 1775.
Location
SML, Microform (Non-Circulating) >> Fiche B1130 14019
Format
Books / Microforms
46.
An Earnest address to such of the people called Quakers as are sincerely desirous of supporting and maintaining the Christian testimony of their ancestors Occasioned by a piece, intituled, "The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersy [sic], held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775." [Eleven lines of Scripture texts]
Published
Philadelphia : Printed for John Douglas M'Dougal, 1775.
Online
Full text online
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
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Books / Online
47.
An Earnest address to such of the people called Quakers as are sincerely desirous of supporting and maintaining the Christian testimony of their ancestors. Occasioned by a piece, intituled, "The testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersy [sic], held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775." : [Eleven lines of Scripture texts]
Published
Philadelphia, : Printed for John Douglas M'Dougal,, 1775.
Online
Online book
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
Format
Books / Online
48.
The experience of the American Friends Service Committee in Civilian Public Service : under the Selective Training & Service Act of 1940, 1941-1945
Author
American Friends Service Committee
Published
[Philadelphia? : The Committee, 1945?]
Location
LSF- Divinity Special Collections >> B102.19
Format
Books
49.
A letter addressed to a member of the Legislature of Virginia
Author
Bates, Benjamin, 1769-1812
Published
New-York : Printed by Mahlon Day, no 84, Water-Street, 1821.
Location
LSF- BEINECKE >> Shirley 4435
Format
Books
50.
To the members of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting; Dear Friends: This meeting has been introduced into feelings of affectionate sympathy with Friends, under the various temptations and difficulties which may assail them, in the present agitated condition of our beloved country ... Whatever peculiar circumstances attach to the war which is now waging in our land, we would remind Friends that the testimony of our religious society has ever been against all wars and fightings ..
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955). Meeting for Sufferings
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1862]
Online
Online database
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
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Books / Online
51.
Prisoners of Congress : Philadelphia's Quakers in exile, 1777-1778
Author
Donoghue, Norman E., II
Published
University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2023]
Location
SML, Stacks, LC Classification >> E269.F8 D66 2023 (LC)
Format
Books
52.
Elizabeth Page Harris papers
Author
Harris, Elizabeth Merwin Page, 1889-1969
Date
1808-1978
Call Number
MS 771
Found In
Manuscripts and Archives
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
53.
Friends in Flanders : humanitarian aid administered by the Friends' Ambulance Unit during the First World War
Author
Palfreeman, Linda
Published
Eastbourne ; Portland, OR : Sussex Academic Press, 2017.
Location
MEDICAL/HISTORICAL, Stacks >> D629.G7 P35 2017 (LC)
Format
Books
54.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled-- The memorial of the representatives of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, &c., respectfully represents; that Friends as a body, have ever felt it a religious duty to live a quiet and peaceable life ... Friends have ever borne a stedfast testimony against all wars and fightings ..
Author
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955)
Published
[Philadelphia : s.n., 1863]
Online
Online database
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
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Books / Online
55.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, The memorial of the representatives of the Religious Society of Friends, in the state of New York and parts adjacent, respectfully showeth: That your memorialists have always been loyal subjects of this government ... and have felt it to be their religious duty to render a faithful obedience to every legal requirement which does not infringe the rights of conscience. ..
Author
New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1955)
Published
[New York : s.n., 1863]
Online
Online database
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
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Books / Online
56.
Provided, that any drafted person, conscientiously unable to perform military service, or pay commutation therefor by reason of his sincere religious scruples against bearing arms, may apply by petition to any judge of any court of the United States for the circuit or district wherein he resides, setting forth the facts ... that such petitioner shall be relieved from the penalties provided for his refusal to respond to said draft and to bear arms ... and honor bound to contribute towards any public hospital or charitable service ..
Author
New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1955)
Published
[Washington, D.C. : s.n., 1863]
Online
Online database
Location
Yale Internet Resource >> None
Format
Books / Online