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Domestic News
March 25, 1797
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Twenty-four clergy from Philadelphia and vicinity presented an affectionate address to President George Washington on the 3rd instant; he responded emphasizing religion and morality as pillars of society and praising clerical harmony.
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Twenty-four of the Clergy of the city and vicinity of Philadelphia, the 3d inst. presented a very affectionate address to George Washington, then President of the U. S. Our beloved friend, in his answer, says, "Believing as I do, that Religion and Morality are the essential pillars of civil society; I view, with unspeakable pleasure, that harmony and brotherly love which characterizes the Clergy of different denominations, as well in this, as in other parts of the United States; exhibiting to the world a new and interesting spectacle, at once the pride of our country and the surest basis of universal harmony."
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Event
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Philadelphia Clergy
Washington Address
Religion Morality
Presidential Response
What entities or persons were involved?
George Washington
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
The 3d Inst.
Key Persons
George Washington
Event Details
Twenty-four clergy of Philadelphia and vicinity presented an affectionate address to George Washington, President of the U. S.; he responded highlighting religion and morality as essential to civil society and praising the harmony among clergy of different denominations.