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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04717.47 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection related to Gerrit Smith |
| Title | To those ministers in the county of Madison, who refuse to preach politics |
| Date | 15 July 1845 |
| Author | Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) |
| Document Type | Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Believes that the continued enslavement of millions of citizens results from religious leaders' refusal to preach politics. Emphasizes the duty of religious leaders to preach against slavery. |
| Subjects | Reform Movement Abolition African American History Slavery Religion Politics |
| People | Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874) |
| Place written | Peterboro, New York |
| Theme | Religion; Slavery & Abolition; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Smith, a politician from New York, served as a U.S. Representative from 1853-1854. He was a noted philanthropist and social reformer active in anti-slavery campaigns and women's rights. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |