Reasons why Friends do not illuminate their houses at the time of public rejoicing , nor shut their Shops for the public Fasts, Feasts and Thanksgivings. A representation on behalf of the people called Quakers, to the President and Executive Council, and the General Assembl of Pennsylvania, &c.

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Reasons why Friends do not illuminate their houses at the time of public rejoicing , nor shut their Shops for the public Fasts, Feasts and Thanksgivings. A representation on behalf of the people called Quakers, to the President and Executive Council, and the General Assembl of Pennsylvania, &c.