Copy of petition by Thomas S. Grimke to the President and members of the Senate against "bearing arms" in militia service, undated

Title:

Copy of petition by Thomas S. Grimke to the President and members of the Senate against "bearing arms" in militia service, undated

Creator (Personal):

Grimke, Thomas Smith, 1786-1834

Description:

A copy of Thomas S. Grimke's petition to the South Carolina Senate asking to be excused from the responsibility of bearing arms due to his religious beliefs.

Collection Title:

Grimke family papers, 1678-1977

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Grimke, Thomas Smith, 1786-1834
South Carolina. General Assembly. Senate

Topical Subject:

Pacifists--United States--History--Sources.

Geographic Subject:

South Carolina--History

Language:

English

Shelving Locator:

MSS 0176 Box 1 Folder 16

Date Digital:

2014-06-11

Digitization Specifications:

600 dpi, 24-bit depth, color, Epson Expression 10000XL, Archival masters are tiffs.

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Public Domain.

Access Information:

For more information and reuse requirements contact Special Collections at Addlestone Library, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, 29424.

Admin ID:

36414