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[I have found every system of political religion...]

Howitt quotes the "History of Priestcraft," 3rd ed. p. 364: "I have found every system of political religion so hostile to the growth of true knowledge, so destructive of popular freedom and happiness, that I have been constrained to cry vehemently...

GLC05508.139

to Jewell Allen

Masters writes in response to Allen's letter concerning his book "Across Spoon River." He discusses religion and reading, and suggests she read his poem "Prometheus" which was printed in "The Serpent in the Wilderness." He believes her atheism is...

GLC05508.181

to James Savage

May asks Savage to read the new edition of his book, "Letter to Dr. Hawes," and to use his knowledge of early New England history to correct any mistakes. He asks Savage to pay special attention to the letter on the pilgrims, and discusses the...

GLC05508.183

Nine engravings of scenes from Paradise Lost

GLC05508.201

to unknown

He writes the news of several men who are in missions or learning the gospel. He also writes of his work "investigating the fulfillments of prophecy as to the Philistine cities, [illegible], Edom, Assyria," and his study of a Cuneiform inscription...

GLC05508.209

to Frederick J. Furnivall

A response to Furnivall's comments on Ruskin's pamphlet, "Notes on the Construction of Sheepfolds." Ruskin comments on who should and should not be turned out of the Church and on the relationship between Church and State. Ruskin does not entertain...

GLC05508.223

to George Vaughan

Seton writes in response to Vaughan's letter concerning "our spiritual depression" to express hope of the future. He is also publishing an "Indian Bible," containing "the spiritual message of the Red Race" which should be of service to many. Typed...

GLC05508.227

[Yes, in the world's eternal plan...]

Stedman wrote this poem upon the death of Horace Greeley to be read at the dedication of the Printer's Monument in Greeley's honor: "Yes, in the world's eternal plan / Divinity itself is given / To him who lives or dies for Man / And looks within...

GLC05508.234

to Papa

Written by Stevenson when he was thirteen to his father. He briefly discusses the weather and attending church.

GLC05508.235

[This night is different...]

"This night is different because we celebrate the most important moment in the history of our people. On this night we celebrate their going forth in triumph from slavery to freedom."

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