If people wished to fight during the French and Indian War, the Pa assembly did nothing to prevent it, but as the Assembly was still run by Quakers, who held the majority of members, no act could be passed by them to compel people to take up arms or to organize a militia for that purpose. The problem with the French was worsened, too, by the then Gov. (obviously not a Friend) who unwisely made a formal declaration of war against the Delawares......and who issued a premium for prisoners or scalps taken from their Indian enemy!!! A reconciliation was brought about with the Delaware, though, through the work of Sir Wm. Johnson, the Six Nations and the Quakers! Some citizens formed what were called Independent Cos, and elected officers and recruited men, but these were not paid for or sanctioned by the Commonwealth of PA.. This inability to fund violence by the Quakers ushered in new laws, which changed the nonviolent character of PA....and by the late 1750s there had been enacted measures to prevent from serving on the Assembly or any Council anyone "who would not take an oath", which pretty much ended leadership by Quakers, and set the stage for PA to back American forces during the American Revolution. Sandra "Does anyone know of a resource for me to look for a roster of Capt. Patrick Anderson's (1719-1793) company in the French & Indian War" -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.3/317 - Release Date: 4/18/2006