Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia) letter to James Thornton (n. p.), 1792 September 3

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 15
Creator:
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
Extent:
1 Leaves
Scope and content:

Rush writes to Thornton regarding his opposition to capital punishment, and encloses copies of a his pamphlet on the matter, of which Thronton had approved. Rush also discusses his birthplace, Byberry, where Thornton resides.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956
Physical description:
3 pages; 23 cm
Alternative form available:

1-page transcript available

Access and use

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Collection is open for research.
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Location of this collection:
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