The dedication to Woman’s Profession as Mother and Educator by Catharine E. Beecher, published in 1872.

This excerpt comes from an 1872 book by Beecher, an author, activist, and educator who highlighted women’s contributions to American society but opposed votes for women.

Citation Information
Beecher, Catharine Esther, excerpt from “Woman's profession as mother and educator : with views in opposition to woman suffrage,” Digital Public Library of America, https://dp.la/item/42556e961a85fa419dc5e330bff57815.
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