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Bloomers Declare title "Esquire" Be Restricted to Married Men, Bachelors Protest 5 May 1852

At a Bloomer meeting composed of old maids, they voted to restrict the use of the title "Esquire" to married men. But the glorious band of free and independent bachelors protest against the legality of the proceedings of this body of female legislators and trust the men will stand their ground against their sworn foes-- the old maids.
Bloomers Declare title "Esquire" Be Restricted to Married Men, Bachelors Protest 5 May 1852

Bloomers Declare title "Esquire" Be Restricted to Married Men, Bachelors Protest 5 May 1852