Books and Manuscripts

Pemberton, James
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
(Philadelphia: J. Chattin, 1757). First edition. Bifolium sheet, 13 1/8 x 8 1/4 in. (333 x 209 mm). 3 pp. Printed document, signed in type by James Pemberton on behalf of the Meeting For Sufferings. Creasing from contemporary folds; losses in upper part of second leaf, affecting text; scattered spotting. Evans 7900; Hildeburn 1453; Sabin 59613; Smith, Friends' Books 1, p. 765

A scarce document published by the Quakers during the French and Indian War, outlining their stance of neutrality and pacifism. Later republished in 1776 at the height of the American Revolution to reiterate their defense.