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Philadelphia Church Arms Search Report Sparks Public Debate
A 1844 city investigation recounts a search of St Philip de Neri Church after muskets were found, detailing a citizen committee led by the Sheriff, the discovery of thirty muskets, pistols, and powder, and the transfer of arms to authorities. The letter-wrapped account defends actions and urges lawful conduct amid unrest.
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Investioarion Relatrixe
Jonas
Morton McMichael
St. Philips Church
Cotie
Philadelphia
Second Queen Street
Southwark
St. Philip de Neri Church
Queen Street
Tore Anne
Dunn
Alderman McKinley
Walle
Parmins
Parlay
Ivishnen
Privat
W. H. Down
Simeon
W. H. Dunn
Missionera Hall
Hill
Wm. I. Dunn
Anid
John W. Smith
Jaco I. Vanderdlice
John M. Dutton
David W. Moore
John Baxter
David Ford
Francis S. Hrady
Samuel Marin
William Copeland Wright Andis
John Farrera
F.S. Johnson
Thomas A. Roe
Jumea P.M. McElroy
Francis
Longnite
Jas
Bowler Solomon Walker
Reuben Stewart
N. McKiscey
Aldergan