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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04379.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Twenty-Six documents related to the founding and early history of the Society of Cincinnati |
| Title | Draft resolution of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts, to deny a membership application |
| Date | July 1787 |
| Document Type | Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Draft resolution of the Society of the Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts, to return the membership fees of Luke Day and Elijah Day for "openly joining & leading & conducting the late rebellion in this Commonwealth," and thus having "rendered themselves particularly odious & obnoxious to this Society." The resolution was apparently later published in the Columbian Centinel, relating to Shay's Rebellion. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Fraternal Organization Continental Army Society of the Cincinnati Shays' Rebellion Rebellion |
| People | Day, Luke (1743-1801) Day, Elijah (1754-1799) |
| Place written | Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Agriculture |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |