William Ladd, Minot, ca. 1830
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William Ladd, who settled in Minot in 1812, spoke out against slavery and war. In 1828, he formed the American Peace Society. He spent a great deal of time promoting the idea of a World Congress of Nations.
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- Title: William Ladd, Minot, ca. 1830
- Creator: Tappan, W. H.
- Creation Date: circa 1830
- Subject Date: circa 1830
- Town: Minot
- County: Androscoggin
- State: ME
- Media: Ink on paper, engraving
- Local Code: Coll. 17 Box 1
- Object Type: Image
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Peace Society (Minot, Me.)
American Peace Society
Peace movements--Maine
Letters
Ladd, William, 1778-1841--Portraits
Peace--Societies, etc.
Engravings
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