[Hicksite Controversy and Quakers:] A Declaration of the Yearly Meeting of Friends, held in Philadelphia, respecting the proceedings of those who have lately separated from the Society: and also, shewing, the contrast between their doctrines and those held by friends.

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Scarce pamphlet documenting the important schism within the Quaker faith —a nationwide rift— between the followers of Elias Hicks and the remaining orthodox membership.

“In 1811, he penned Observations on the Slavery of Africans and Their Descendants, arguing against both slavery and the purchase and use of products of slave labor. This work was a major influence on the later Free Produce movement. According to witnesses, Hicks was so dedicated to this cause that, on his deathbed, he was greatly concerned with a cotton blanket brought to him and could not be calmed until a wool replacement was offered.” (Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia online)

Price: $85.00