women in war

Published in 1780, this broadside was part of an effort by women to raise money to provide badly-needed supplies to the Continental Army. The reverse of this document lists detailed instructions for collecting and processing funds. Esther De Berdt Reed of Philadelphia spearheaded the effort and was also probably the author of the tract. Martha Washington contributed her own money to the cause (image courtesy of the American Antiquarian Society).

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John Dunlap

1780

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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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