Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia) letter to James Thornton (n. p.), 1792 September 3
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 15
- Creator:
- Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
- Extent:
- 1 Leaf
- Physical description:
- 3 pages; 23 cm
- Scope and content:
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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
- Alternative form available:
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1-page transcript available
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