To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. S., in Congress
assembled:
JAN 29
The undersigned, believing the transportation of the Mail and the delivery of Letters,
&c., on the first day of the week, to be a violation of the Christian Sabbath—opposed
to the rights of a numerous class of citizens who conscientiously observe that day—injurious
in its effects on the public morals, and unsupported by any plea of necessity or convenience,
while it gives offence to the feelings of the Christian community—hereby petition
your honorable body to redress the aforesaid grievance.
Taylor Peck |
E M Sackett |
Cassander Sackett |
E. T. Sackett |
Theron Potter |
Hiram Hoppock |
Enoch Taylor |
P. G. Sturtevant |
N. Carter |
J. R. Mills |
E. P. Case |
B Sturtevant |
G. B. Carney |
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ASHLAND OhioJAN 29
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Hervey Sackett Esq.RugglesAshland CoOhio
Printed Document Signed, 2 page(s), RG 233, Entry 367: Records of the U.S. House of Representatives, Thirtieth Congress, 1847-1849, Records of Legislative Proceedings, Petitions and Memorials, Resolutions of State Legislatures, and Related Documents Which Were Referred to Committees, 1847-1849, NAB,