Female Grievances Debated

social role, colonial women

[Female g]rievances debated, in six dialogues between two young ladies, concerning love and marriage. Viz. I. Proving that women, as well as men, are inclin'd to love, and equally desirous to propagate their kind. II. Shewing what love is, its sorts and power and the difference between love and lust. III. How to discern whether a man or woman be in love. IV. Directions for young ladies prudent managing the affairs of love. V. Of marriage: that it is the duty of every person to marry, unless there be a lawful impediment. VI. The unreasonableness and injustice of marrying for money, and the great misfortunes that frequently attend such as do. To which are added, proposals for an act to enforce marriage, and for taxing such batchelors as neglect to marry.

Edward Ward

[Bosto]n: Printed and sold by T. Fleet, at the Heart and Crown in Cornhill., [between 1731 and 1758]

Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800

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White House, Pamunkey River, New Kent County

home of Martha Dandridge Custis

This Civil War-era photograph shows White House, the family home of Daniel Parke Custis, Martha Washington’s first husband. After their marriage at Chestnut Grove, the Dandridge family home, Daniel and Martha moved to White House, where they lived throughout their marriage. The house was burned by Union troops in 1862 (image courtesy of Virginia Historical Society).

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Virginia Historical Society

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