"At the end of 1795 and beginning of 1796, I was ordered to write to the Church ministers"
- Joanna Southcott
About this Quote
In this quote, Joanna Southcott is describing a particular time period in her life, completion of 1795 and the start of 1796. During this time, she was offered a specific job or command to write to the Church ministers. This suggests that Southcott held some sort of authority or influence within the Church neighborhood, as she was given the responsibility to interact with its leaders. It likewise implies that she was an author or had the ability to compose, as she was ordered to do so. This quote provides insight into Southcott's role and participation in the Church throughout this time duration.
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