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on the part of the north war ^ is to reestablish a government which recognizes slavery, its object being [to prevent its extension,][underlined] it is therefore to be justified. This is to suppose that we may justify iniquity of the fountain, if you well dam up some of its streams. We may sanction [some]underlined moral evil, if we do not sanction [too much][underlined] Of two natural evils, we may choose the least. Of two moral evils we must choose neither.

If, however, the avowed object of the war, was perfectly right, the question remains to be considered, is the war the rightful means to accomplish it?

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Many persons ^ that a justification of national wars is found in the rightful authority of the Civil Magistrate to execute wrath on individuals who do evil. The fact that national wars execute wrath on those [who do not do evil,][underlined] proves that the conclusion is not warranted by the premises. Wars involve the principle of injustice. We say “Let justice stand though the [“heavens”][underlined] fall.” Shall we not then say, Let Justice stand, though [the United States][underlined] fall? In the Secession army, men have been compelled to enroll themselves contrary to their own

                    to kill them, or 

minds. Is it just and right ^ for men to meet on the battle field to slaughter one another, because the “Powers that be,” command them to do so? Is not the authority of these Powers limited by the laws of God and righteousness? “Whether it be right in the sight of God to heartan unto (them) more than unto god, judge ye.” I submit that national wars, not positively commanded by

                                      law

the Almighty, are a violation of his [?][crossed out] [“Thou shall not kill”][double underlined]

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What scenes are now presented in this land in this nineteenth century of the christian era!

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The professed disciples of the Prince of Peace ^ go forth with their feed shod with the preparation of the gospel

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of Peace, ^ to bayonet each other’s bodies, which are professedly “the temples of the Holy Ghost”! One day, a man stands in the pulpit, claiming to be an apostle of the Gospel of Peace, teaching us to be “gentle towards all men,” to love (our) enemies and pray for them that despitefully use (us) and persecute (us.)” To morrow, he is transformed into a Brigadier General, commanding us to fight our enemies like tigers, and deluge the country with their blood! “My soul, come not thou into their secret unto their Assembly mine honor be not thou united.”

Esteemed friends, let no consideration induce us to descend from our high and truly noble position of moral power. Let us ever breast ourselves with the impenetrable shield of a holy faith in the Truth which abideth forever. “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through god to the pulling down of (the) strong holds” of sin. Slavery hastens to its merited doom of “shame and everlasting contempt.” The dark clouds that now encircle us shall be dispelled by the sun of Righteousness. The rod of the oppressor shall be broken and “the nations shall learn war no more.” Even, so come, Lord Jesus.”

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6641 GREW, Henry. Quaker abolitionist. a most interesting manuscript, entirely in his hand, 4pp 4to Philadelphia, Oct. 23, 1861. To the Convention at West Chester. He opposes the Civil War because the Federal Government still supported slavery in parts of the U.S. $2.00

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ACTS OF THE ANTI SLAVERY APOSTLES PUBLISHED BY THE AUTHOR PARKER PILLSBURY CONCORD, N.H. PRICE $1.50 BY MAIL, $1.63 Also for sale by CUPPLES, UPHAM & CO., SCHOOL ST., BOSTON , MASS. Extract of Letter from Wendell Phillips just a Month before his Death

Jan. 3rd, 1884

DEAR PILLSBURY: - Grover tells me you are not well, I am very sorry; but you must hasten to get well, for there are very few of the Apostles left, and we can’t spare you yet from this scene.

I was reading your volume, and meaning to write you when I had finished – but rather now, to tell you how much gratified I have been with it. Old scenes freshened, and half forgotten points brought out and set in fitting light. That Beach matter is re- markably well told, and the attitude of the church thoroughly examined and arraigned. Thanks. * * * * I hope you will take excellent care of yourself and give us another volume, carrying on and filling out the picture. With warmest regards to your wife and daughter. Yours faithfully, WENDELL PHILLIPS. PARKER PILLSBURY

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Concord, N.H. 2 July, 1884

My dear kind May. It is long since we have exchanged sig nals. I have seen something and suffered much in the time. Mr. Phillips has passed away, soon [] by Mr. & Mrs Wallcut; Mr. Whipple has removed to New York and now, what is left for me in that once dear est city to my heart, in bothe the hemispheres?

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We are all in usual health. I am lower in avoirdupoise than at any time in half a century, and am not quite as two years ago.

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My very kindest remembrances to [?] May and the family circle. P.P.

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I rarely pass a night there unless at some Hotel. Wm and Franc Garrison are hospitable, good and kind as were their super excellent father and mother and I do some times call upon them.

But most of my Boston lights shine no more, and dark indeed grows the world as I look towards sunset.

My book sells exactly as I expected. Had I followed my own spirit promptings there would have been only one thousand printed. My friends counselled two thousand, and one thou sand are on my hands with apparently no de mand for them. This little sheet with only the card at the top aided me much in the sale where I sent it. Subsequently to the printing and selling,

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My friend Mr. Edwards of Michigan subscribed his twenty five dollars with the understanding I suppose, that I would superintend the publication of the work.

Which I shall be only too happy to do with all the dis cretion of which I am capable; and the fidelity and integrity of one who would hear the name, and reserve it too, of a strictly honest man.

Perhaps you would pre sent the subject to a few whom you know in Boston who might favor the enterprize, or send me their names and I could to it myself. I shall ask Capt. Maes- ton and Mr. John Whiting when in Boston in three or four days.

Pardon this obtrusion and believe the most devotedly yours, Parker Pillsbury.

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Why I write is to say to you that I have over fifty dollars raised to [re-?] pro duct “The Brotherhood of Thieves.”

I have no doubt that money can and will be raised to complete the Enterprise. I have estimates made and am told that a thousand cop ies handsomely done can be had for about seventy dollars.

My idea is to have as near a [?] of the former stereotype editions as possible. And it will be the twenty first thousand

I think those who sub scribe the money should all be furnished copies at the rate of five copies for every dollar subscribed and paid. the retail price to purchasers be ing twenty five cents.

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Stetson

Brooklyn Coun. May 11, 1876

Dear Friend

I am greatly obliged for the honor done me by placing me among your particular friends.

I am very grateful for the beautiful token of love dedicated by yourself to the memory of your most excellent and dearly beloved wife.

You had at the time of her death, and still have

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the warmest sympathy of my wife and self, for we both dearly loved you both.

We are by your side, with thousands of others, all through that terrible conflict, we were sorry for all the obloquy heaped upon you, and rejoiced at all your successes

No man could have fought the battle you fought, without the support of a happy home and a brave and loving wife.

We must be among the very few that knew her when a school girl. I remember her as long ago as the early winter of 1825, when in the deepest trouble. I had a dearly loved and feeble sister then