Summary: Pastorius And The Quakers

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From the beginning of the letter, it states how people of color are living in a state of fear. Those who travel were especially fearful of being taken into slavery while traveling. Pastorius and the Quakers did no support the idea of owning slaves. In the letter, it is stated how a person who steals or robs men is no different than one who owns slaves. In Pastorius and the Quakers viewpoints; a sin is a sin no matter what the circumstances are. Owning a slave, no matter what color you are is wrong. The letter also describes the idea that to this community there is no difference between committing adultery or people who own slaves; both of these actions are ripping families apart.

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