1079125 Total Abstinence Society / Total Abstinence Pledge card for Robert Thallow, 1845 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: January 19, 1845. Founded by the Very Reverend Theobald Mathew. On the 10th of April, 1838/ Pledge to abstain from all intoxicating liquors, and to prevent as much as possible by advice & example intemperance in others. The Very Reverend T. Mathew, President - Robert THallow); 穢 New York Historical Society ; American, out of copyright.