Anti-Slavery Petition from the Women of Philadelphia
Title
Anti-Slavery Petition from the Women of Philadelphia
Creator
National Archives and Records Administration
Description
To make their voices heard on the important social issues of their day, women organized themselves and used petitions to influence Congress.
In 1844, sixty-five Philadelphia women signed and presented this petition to Congress, urging the abolition of slavery.
Date
1844-01-01
Identifier
National Archives Identifier: 595408
Source
National Archives and Records Administration
Files
Citation
National Archives and Records Administration, “Anti-Slavery Petition from the Women of Philadelphia,” Santa Clara University Digital Exhibits, accessed July 1, 2024, https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/items/show/2999.
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