"Answer. I do.
"3. Do you think any person ought to be harmed in his body, name, or goods, for mere speculative opinion, or his external way of worship?
"Answer. No.
"4. Do you love truth for truth's sake; and will you endeavor impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others?
"Answer. Yes."
At one of their earliest meetings Benjamin proposed that each member (the number of members was limited to twelve) should bring his books to the club-room for reference during their discussions.
"A capital idea," said Coleman, "and I would suggest that each member have the privilege of reading the books belonging to other members."
"Another good idea," rejoined Benjamin; "I second that motion with all my heart."
"It will not take any one of us a great while to read all the books we can muster," suggested Potts.
At that time there was no bookstore in Philadelphia, nor was there one of considerable note anywhere in the Colonies, except in Boston. The people of Philadelphia sent to England for the books they wanted, which was expensive and inconvenient.