An edition of A review of a letter (1836)
A review of a letter
from the Presbytery of Chillicothe, to the Presbytery of Mississippi, on the subject of slavery.
By James H. Smylie
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Publish Date
1836
Publisher
Printed by Wm. A. Norris and co.
Language
eng
Pages
83
Description:
Rev. Smylie responds to a letter that asks the presbytery to reject slavery as sin. Rev. Smylie argues that slavery itself is not sinful, but only how it is carried out by some. It's a great historical document on why a church and its members did not condemn slavery.
subjects: Presbyterian Church, Slavery, Slavery and the church, curse of Ham, Controversial literature
Places: United States, Amite County, Mississippi, Pine Grove
Times: 1830s