Much on the Dunkards of Lancaster county...

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January 01, 1785

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, from London, England, dated January 1, 1785

* Much on the Dunkards of Lancaster county
* Post revolutionary war original from the enemy

Near the back has an interesting article: "An Account of a Society called Dunkards in Pennsylvania, whose Religious Tenets & moral Conduct are not less remarkable than those of the Buchanites". The article begins:

* The Dunkard town, called Ephrata, is situated on the frontier part of Lancaster county & lies between two small hills...

with much more on the area and the details of this religious sect (see photos).

Portions include: "...They endeavour to suppress every supersfluity in dress, diet, and pleasures...The men let their beards grow to the full length & wear their hair short...They retain both sacraments, but admit adults only to baptism, which they administer by dipping or plunging. They entirely deny original sin, as to its effects on Adams posterity; & consequently hold free-will. All violence they esteem unlawful..."

with much more (see) taking two-thirds of the page.

Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing & light staining and wear at the margins. There are a few very tiny worm holes in the Dunkard text but they cause no loss or words or readability. Measures 9 by 12 inches.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's