Dorchester Illustration of the Day, no. 1604 Petition of the Women

Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 1604

 

Petition from 1835:

The undersigned, women of Dorchester, in the County of Norfolk, respectfully pray you, immediately, to repeal all laws in this state, which make any distinction among its inhabitants on account of colour.

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