JOURNAL ARTICLE

Early American Influencers.

  • Published In: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 2024, v. 113, n. 4. P. 55 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: deJong, Tracey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a rediscovered petition addressed to President John Adams, likely written in 1799, which requests the release of individuals imprisoned during the Fries Rebellion. Initially misidentified as a petition to George Washington regarding the Whiskey Rebellion, the document highlights the concerns of a group of women advocating for the mercy of the convicts, emphasizing the impact on their families. The petitioners, who represented diverse backgrounds and professions, successfully prompted Adams to pardon the prisoners, a decision that later affected his political career but remained a source of personal satisfaction for him. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. 2024/12, Vol. 113, Issue 4, p55
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:00659746
  • DOI:10.1353/tap.2024.a950124
  • Accession Number:185820071
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