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(PRISON REFORM). PHILADELPHIA SOCIETY FOR ALLEVIATING THE MISERIES OF PUBLIC PRISONS. Constitution. Philadelphia: Joseph Crukshank, 1806. 1st ed. 16mo. 8 pp. Contemp. marbled wrappers. A fine copy. $250.00
S & S 11155 (PHi only). With the signature of Samuel G. Arnold, wealthy Providence businessman. The President of the society was William White, an Episcopal Bishop; the Treasurer was Israel W. Morris. The first such society, unless preceded by New York.