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The Record of a Quaker Conscience, Cyrus Pringle's Diary: With an Introduction by Rufus M. Jones

Cyrus G. Pringle

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The Record of a Quaker Conscience, Cyrus Pringle's Diary: With an Introduction by Rufus M. Jones

Cyrus G. Pringle

Biographies, History - American, History - Warfare, Religion/Spirituality

The Record of a Quaker Conscience is a personal diary by Cyrus G. Pringle, written in the early 20th century, detailing his experiences as a Quaker during the Civil War. The diary chronicles his moral struggle with conscription, highlighting the Quaker principles of pacifism and opposition to war. Pringle recounts his draft into the Union Army in 1863, his refusal to pay a commutation fee, and his interactions with military authorities, all while remaining steadfast in his beliefs. This account serves as a significant exploration of individual conscience amidst societal pressures during a pivotal time in American history.

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Cyrus G. Pringle
Cyrus G. Pringle
1838-1911

Quaker diarist whose reflections on faith and social justice illuminate 19th-century America.

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