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In most, some three hundred some body attended the latest Seneca Falls Discussion

In most, some three hundred some body attended the latest Seneca Falls Discussion

Most was normal folks including Charlotte Woodward. Extremely had seated thanks to 18 hours out-of speeches, discussions, and readings. One hundred ones– 68 women (together with Woodward) and thirty-two boys–signed the last draft of the Statement regarding Feelings and you will Resolutions. Women’s liberties due to the fact another type of change course was created.

Press visibility try believe it or not greater and generally venomous, including about female suffrage. Philadelphia’s Public Ledger and you can Every single day Transcript announced that zero lady do need to vote. ‘A woman are not one person. A wife was what you. The ladies out-of Philadelphia, . . . was resolved to keep their legal rights as Wives, Belles, Virgins and you can Moms and dads.’ With regards to the Albany Mechanic’s Recommend, equivalent rights do ‘demoralize and you may wear-out [women] off their large areas and you will commendable fate, . . . Continue reading “In most, some three hundred some body attended the latest Seneca Falls Discussion”