Declaration “We, the Ladys of Edenton, do hereby solemnly engage not to conform to the Pernicious custom of drinking tea,” and that “We, the aforesaid Ladys will not promote ye wear of any manufacturer from England until such time that all acts which tend to enslave our Native country shall be repealed.” (Education & Resources - National Women's History) “As we cannot be indifferent on any occasion that appears nearly to affect the peace and happiness of our country, and as it has been thought necessary, for the public good, to enter into several particulars resolved by a meeting of Members deputed from the whole Province, it is a duty which we owe, not oldy to our near and dear connections who have concurred in them, but to ourselves who are essentially interested in their welfare,to do every thing as far as lies in our power to testify our sincere adherence to the same; and we do therefore accordingly subscribe this paper, as a witness of our fixed intention and solemn determination to do so". (The Edenton "Tea Party) | Ladies of Edenton who signed the Declaration
(Dillard, R) |
