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circa 1810
Jay, William, fl. 1810
[I cannot bear thine absence Lord...]
Jay writes: "I cannot bear thine absence Lord, / my life expires if thou depart; / Be thou my hear still near my God, / and Thou my God be near my heart."
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19 March 1912
Johnson, D.C., fl. 1912
to J. E. Boos, Esq.
Johnson discusses being raised in Illinois and enlisting in the army. On Lincoln, slavery and the Civil War, he writes: "No man has a higher opinion of Lincoln than I. He was the Good Lords [sic] instrument in destroying the greatest sin of this...
GLC05508.149
circa 1980-1990
Johnson, Earvin, fl. 1980-1990
[God has put me here to play basketball...]
Johnson writes: "God has put me here to play basketball, to do my thing on the court. So that's where I'm going to do my thing, on that court."
GLC05508.150
circa 1800
Jolly, Alexander, fl. 1800
to Rev. William G. Cole
Bishop Jolly writes that he hopes Cole will recover from an illness that developed on a recent trip. He attempts to dissuade Cole from taking any more trips. He assure Cole that the Episcopacy in Fraserburgh is the same as the Church of England...
GLC05508.151
circa 1958
Kennedy, Rose Fitzgerald, fl. 1958
[God wants a different thing from each of us...]
Kennedy writes a sentiment: "God wants a different thing from each of us, laborious or easy, conspicuous or quite private, but something which only we can do and for which we were created."
GLC05508.156
1958
King, Martin Luther Jr., 1929-1968
Stride Toward Freedom
Inscribed to Fr. Tom Thrasher of Montgomery. Thrasher was an Episcopal priest who joined with King in seeking Civil Rights: "In appreciation for your genuine goodwill, your true Christian spirit, your dedication to the Christian ideal of the...
GLC05508.158
14 February 1992
King, Bernice, 1963-?
[Lord have mercy on us for...]
Quotation from Dr. Bernice King's speech celebrating the birthday of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She asks the Lord's forgiveness for celebrating when so many people are without jobs or health care.
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23 March 1872
Kingsley, Charles, fl. 1872
to unknown
Kingsley disagrees with his correspondent's optimistic outlook on the world situation. He cites the increases in armaments and the re-extension of Papal power (after the first Vatican Council) in "our once Protestant and fruitful land" as reasons...
GLC05508.160
17 January 1979
Knight, William, 1929-?
to Rev. John Narbutt
Knight, a colonel in the U.S. Airforce, congratulates Narbutt on his 100th birthday. He argues that increased knowledge and exploration of space are not incompatible with faith in God.
GLC05508.162
6 January 1967
Koestler, Arthur, 1905-1938
to Marshall E. Bean
Koestler responds to questions posed by Bean about religion, faith, and death. Bean is apparently dying.
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2 June 1971
Kuhlman, Kathryn, 1907-1976
to Mrs. Hassell
Kuhlman quotes Nahum 1:7, offers a healing prayer, and urges Hassell to have faith that the Lord will cure her cancer.
GLC05508.164
1980/04
LaRue, Lash, 1917-1996
to Larry
LaRue writes to Larry on the back of photo. LaRue asks for contributions to his newly formed Charity, For Gods Sake Productions.
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26 October 1932
Lieblestein, Edward, fl. 1932
to Dr. S. M. Lehrman
Lieblenstein, writing as president of the Higher Broughton Hebrew Congregation, expresses regret over Rev. Lehrman's intention to leave. He lists the many deeds and services Lehrman has performed for the congregation.
GLC05508.166
14 October 1924
Lincoln, Mary Harlan, 1846-1937
to Mr. Comerford
Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln's wife, offers condolence upon the death of Comerford's wife. She assures him that he will meet his wife in heaven.
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13 July 1897
Livermore, Mary Ashton Rice, 1820-1905
to Mr. Hastings
Livermore writes that she enjoyed reading Hastings' mother's book, "Pebbles from the Path of a Pilgrim."
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30 December 1955
Lodge, Henry C. Jr., 1902-1985
[I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations...]
Lodge writes: "I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations in accordance with any one of the religious faiths which are represented here. I do so in the conviction that we cannot make the United Nations into a...
GLC05508.170
15 January 1978
Love, Bessie, 1898-1986
to Alan Brock
Love thanks Brock for a Christmas card and the piece about his mother. She offers condolence, and suggests reading Christian Science literature as a means to heal his grief.
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24 October 1950
MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
to Mary Cushman
Writing from his office in the General Headquarters, United Nations Command, MacArthur, as commander-in-chief of the United Nations Command, offers condolence on the death of Mary Cushman's son in the Korean War. He praises devotion to duty and...
GLC05508.173
1978-1987 circa
Manners, David, fl. 1978-1987
to Alan Brock re: death and eternal existence
Actor David Manners writes about death and eternal existence as a response to Brock's "record of human horrors," apparently attempting to cheer him up. He mentions giving Alan Irene Rich's address, invites him to visit, and mentions names of some...
GLC05508.174
29 March 1967
Mansfield, Jayne, 1933-1967
to Mrs. Nice
Mansfield thanks Nice for her concern for Zoltan, Mansfield's son. She also writes: "I have always had a great belief in my fellow man, but I am now fully assured that the heavens above have succeeded in creating a beautiful earth upon which to live...
GLC05508.175
13 November 1904
Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940
to Hamilton Holt
Markham, a poet, writes to Holt, the editor of "The Independent," to submit a poem for publication. He remarks that "time is running close," apparently because the poem is for Thanksgiving. The poem, "Give Thanks, O Heart!" is included with the...
GLC05508.176
5 November 1928
Masaryk, T.G., 1850-1937
to Howell Smith
Masaryk thanks Smith for his letter and article in the Modern Churchman. He also writes: "politics must be based on morality & there is no better, higher & more human standard than Jesus' commandment of love."
GLC05508.178
7 September 1825
Mason, Lowell, fl. 1825
to Mrs. C. Mason
Mason writes to his mother. He meditates on how children come to appreciate their parents as they grow older and hopes to see his mother next season. He expresses that it is more important that they meet in the next life than in this one, and relies...
GLC05508.179
3 June 1975
Mason, Tom, fl. 1975
Mason offers condolence upon the death of Brock's mother. He offers a quote from a magazine article that he read when his own mother died in 1951 that he hopes will be comforting. The passage describes death as nothing because loved ones are...
GLC05508.180
21 November 1936
Masters, Edgar Lee, 1868-1950
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
5 September 1914
MacVeagh, Wayne, 1833-1917
MacVeagh begins by asserting that virtually every question affecting one's life is a moral question and states that no one is ever really in doubt about whether or not a particular "line of conduct" was right or wrong. He suggests that if one did...
GLC05508.182
21 March 1831
May, Samuel J., 1797-1871
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
18 March 1954
McKeldin, Theodore, 1900-1974
to Roy Pitts
He writes the highlights of his career are being born an American citizen and nominating Dwight D. Eisenhower for the presidency. He gives the names and addresses of Maryland's living former governors and sends an autographed copy of the Maryland...
GLC05508.185
9 September 1893
Moody, Dwight L., fl. 1893
to F.A. Luck
Addressed "Dear Friend," Moody discusses present evangelization efforts at the World's Columbia Exposition held in Chicago in 1893 and the need to expand their work if they want to accommodate the growing number of people coming to the fair. He asks...
GLC05508.188
13 October 1966
Morison, Samuel Eliot, 1887-1976
Morison responds to a letter by Bean, citing his favorite Biblical quotations as "I know that my Redeemer liveth... " and "My Father's house has many mansions."
GLC05508.189
30 August 1841
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872
to Rev. Sprague
Morse encloses autographs to Sprague and hopes that an upcoming venture will prove fruitful. "I confess that if unfavorable, (Unfavorable to our shortsightedness perhaps) I shall suffer much."
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14 February 1860
Morse encloses an extract about Roman Catholics from a New Orleans journal. The extract criticizes the Roman Catholic Church for issuing a document falsely purporting to be the voluntary sentiment of the laity and meant as a token of praise for a...
GLC05508.191
17 May 1966
Niebuhr, Reinhold, 1892-1971
Niebuhr praises Bean's faith and serenity in the face of death. He regrets that he has no photos to send.
GLC05508.194
23 September 1993
O'Connor, John, 1920-2000
Terence James Cardinal Cooke: Some Observations by John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York
In this excerpt from a book, Cardinal O'Connor describes Cardinal Cooke as a virtuous man, who even though he was dying of cancer, never let anyone know of his suffering. Accompanied by photograph (GLC05508.198.02).
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18 April 1938
Oursler, Fulton, 1893-1952
to John
Oursler offers condolence to John after the death of his wife. He comforts his friend by reminding him of his faith. He writes of one man who did not believe in an after life and the sense of utter hopelessness that man faced when his wife died....
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31 May 1862
Palmer, Raymond, fl. 1862
to Rev. Dr. Peabody
Palmer praises an article Peabody wrote in the "North American Review" on the American Board of Committees for Foreign Missions. He thanks Peabody for the service he has done for Christian missions. He remarks that he has heard Peabody will become...
GLC05508.200
circa 1870-1880
Milton, John, fl. 1740-1804
Nine engravings of scenes from Paradise Lost
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20 September 1967
Phillips, J.B., 1906-1982
to Mr. Buchanan
Phillips has no one person in mind who is especially notable in contributing to world peace. His motives for being ordained were mixed, but he feels the his desire to communicate the Christian Gospel was the best one.
GLC05508.203
14 October 1933
Pickford, Mary, 1892-1979
to George Vaughan
Pickford writes that she believes the real "depression" stems from the world-wide moral lapse brought on by World War I. She believes that "a greater spiritual consciousness is manifesting itself throughout the entire world" due to the influence of...
GLC05508.205
17 March 1849
Pond, Enoch, 1791-1882
Pond read, disliked and is writing a review of Dr. Horace Bushnell's new book "God in Christ". He writes to ascertain if his correspondent is writing a review as well, in order to arrange it so that their publications do not interfere. If he is not...
GLC05508.206
circa 1976
Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977
[When you have found The Kingdom you will likewise find your place in it...]
Written approximately one year before his death, Presley quotes from a mystical work entitled "The Impersonal Life." He expurgates the orginal text, omitting the phrase: "...realizing now that you are in truth one of my divine attributes...".
GLC05508.208
19 October 1880
Pusey, Edward, fl. 1880
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
28 October 1923
Reese, Lizette W., 1856-1935
[Whether we climb...]
Four lines of poem: "Whether we climb, whether we plod,/Space for one task the scant years lend--/To choose some path that leads to God,/And keep it to the end."
GLC05508.211
28 March 1979
Ridgway, M. B., 1895–1993
to Earl G. Hunt
Ridgway responding to Hunt's request for favorite quotations. The first quotation is Book of Joshua 1:5. The second quotation can be found on the base of the monument to the Scottish-American soldier dead of World War I. He describes the monument...
GLC05508.212
29 March 1892
Riley, James Whitcomb, fl. 1892
[Behold, one faith endureth still]
Riley writes on small card: "Behold, one faith endureth still-/ Let factions rail and creeds contend,-/ God's mercy has, and is, and will/ Be with us, foe and friend."
GLC05508.213
30 March 1971
Roberts, Oral, 1918-2009
to Bishop Earl Hunt
Roberts writes that he heard about Hunt taking time off because of overwork. He will pray for Hunt's full recovery.
GLC05508.215
9 November 1958
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962
to Miss O'Brien
Roosevelt writes a letter to O'Brien and encloses a copy of her favorite prayer. The prayer implores God to place a restlessness in our hearts that will cause us to strive for "far-off goals," engage in tasks so difficult that they require Divine...
GLC05508.217
29 October 1910
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Curtis Guild Jr.
Roosevelt writes to Guild mentioning "The Outlook" and expressing his greater sympathy with Unitarianism than Calvinism. Marked "Private" at the top.
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2 October 1914
to Bishop Walker T. Sumner
Roosevelt congratulates Sumner on being elevated to Bishop. He comments that bishops tend to grow "mentally inert" and apart from ordinary people (which he also sees as a tendency among successful professionals and businessmen), and is glad to group...
GLC05508.219
30 November 1908
Americanism in Religion
Roosevelt inscribed this printed edition of his "Open Letter" sent to newspapers to Edward E. Swadener. Roosevelt argues that religious belief should not be a litmus test for candidates, claiming that political history shows people of certain faiths...
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