The American Crisis · Character
John Pemberton
Quaker leader criticized for pacifist stance during war.
minor
Also known as John Pemberton, John
First appearance: to the inhabitants of america
John Pemberton shows up with force in The Crisis III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Signed the Quaker Testimony of November 20, which Paine condemns as incendiary and treasonable.
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