William Ladd 1778-1841 : Historical New Hampshire/ New Hampshire Historical Society.
- Title:
- William Ladd 1778-1841 : Historical New Hampshire/ New Hampshire Historical Society.
- Author:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Periodicals History.
- Call Number:
- 977.8 N5321h
- Publication Information:
- Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1949.
- Physical Description:
- p.20-25 : some illustrations.
- Source:
- Concord, New Hampshire: New Hampshire HIstorical Society, 1949 Vol. 5, (March 1949) Historical New Hampshire
- Description:
- The article discusses the leadership of farmer, minister, and anti-war activist William Ladd in the early nineteenth century U.S. peace movement. It examines his plans to form an international organization called the Congress of Nations and his Christian objections to war. The author also explores Ladd's role in founding the American Peace Society and the publication "The Harbinger of Peace." His articles "Essays on War and Peace," which appeared in the publication "The Christian Monitor," and his digest "An Essay on a Congress of Nations for the Adjustment of International Disputes Without Resort to Arms" are also considered. Other topics include a meeting between Ladd and U.S. President Martin Van Buren and the influences of ministers Noah Worcester and Jesse Appleton on Ladd.
- Subjects:
- Peace movements United States. , New Hampshire state history, 1775-1865. , Peace Religious aspects Christianity.
- Organizations:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Periodicals History.
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