MVB, Senate presentation of Shaker memorial, 3 March 1824

MVB, Senate presentation of Shaker memorial, 3 March 1824

Mr. Van Buren presented the memorial of the United Society, called Shakers, of New York, praying to be exempted from the performance of militia duty, being conscientiously opposed to bearing arms; which was read, and referred to the Committee on the Militia.

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