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21 March 1966
Grant, Cary, 1904-1986
to Marshall E. Bean
Grant cannot send a photo of him and his wife. He hopes that through prayer and faith Bean will overcome his illness.
GLC05508.115
circa 3 July 1900
Grant, Elizabeth, 1797-1885
to Bliss Isley
Grant does not recall her father-in-law attending church during the five years she lived in his house. She doubts the assertion that Grant chose the Bible passage over which he took his Oath of Office. She corrects his version of Grant baptism...
GLC05508.116
1 September 1794
Green, Ashbel, 1762-1848
to Rev. Jedediah Morse
Green introduces Rev. Dr. Keith, a minister from the congregational church in Charleston, SC. He believes Morse will receive much pleasure from both Keith's preaching and his conversations. Green apologizes for not writing often, citing that his...
GLC05508.117
March 1936
Guest, Edgar A., 1881-1959
My Creed
A personal philosophy Guest tried to live by, much of it dealing with ethics and decorum: "... to be strict with myself, but patient and lenient with others; to give the advantage , but never to ask for it; to be kindly to all, but kindlier to the...
GLC05508.118
16 November 1854
Hale, Sarah J.B., 1788-1879
to Ninian W. Edwards
Hale writes to the Superintendent of Illinois public schools, Ninian W. Edwards, to ask him to consider the suitability of her book, "The Bible Reading Book" for the classroom. She claims the book is already being used at a number of other schools...
GLC05508.121
25 September 1952
Harrison, William K. Jr., 1895-1987
to Orlando C. Mood
Harrison writes a lengthy discussion of his Christian faith and experiences. He draws heavily on references to passages in the Bible. The end of the letter discusses the Korean War and the reorganization of the Far East Command. Harrison would...
GLC05508.123
4 May 1966
Heyerdahl, Thor, 1914-2002
Heyerdahl responds to Bean after having taken a three month trip around the world. He shares his religious views, stating that he believes the spirit is eternal. He beleives human senses are limited, but trick us into thinking we know reality in...
GLC05508.126
circa 1820
Hill, Rowland, fl. 1820
to Robert Bolton
Rowland, an evangelical preacher, discusses a possible meeting with Mr. Jay somewhere between Wotten and Bath. Also, he also does not know the result of the correspondence between Mr. Potter and Bolton. Dated Saturday evening.
GLC05508.128
22 April 1874
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
[Lord of the Universe shield us...]
Holmes writes: "Lord of the Universe shield us and guide us / Trusting Thee always through shadow and sun! / Thou hast united us. Who shall divide us? / Keep us, O keep us the Many in One."
GLC05508.132
17 January 1857
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
[Sam Houston letter and advertisement] [Decimalized .01- .02]
See descriptions in GLC05508.133.01-.02
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4 December 1855
to John H. Houston
Houston writes that if the American Party (Know-Nothing Party) is to succeed they must admit Protestant naturalized citizens, but not Catholics because of their allegiance to foreign powers [i.e. the Pope]. He writes that they cannot jeopardize...
GLC05508.134
8 March 1888
Howard, Oliver Otis, 1830-1909
to J. Bok
Howard received the Beecher Memorial and read many of the contributions. He accepted the book as thanks for his contribution. He believes Mrs. Holloway's article best captured Beecher in concise and comprehensive terms. He also refuses to write an...
GLC05508.135
16 September 1901
to Charles Ellicoch
Howard writes on stationary of Lincoln Memorial University, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. He responds to a request for his favorite hymn. Howard writes that his choice of hymn depends upon his mood and gives several examples of hymns and moods. He...
GLC05508.136
1861-1865
Howitt, Mary Botham, 1799-1888
[Where is the Utopian code of morals...]
Howitt writes an excerpt from the Seven Temptations, p. 14: "Where is the Utopian code of morals equal to that which a few words set forth unto the Christian, 'do ye so to others as ye would they should do unto yourselves."
GLC05508.138
circa 1890
Howitt, William, fl. 1890
[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
26 February 1982
Humphreys, Christmas, 1901-1983
to Mr. Badan
Humphreys sends a list of Buddhist books for possible purchase. He also offers to autograph books.
GLC05508.140
23 September 1897
Hunt, William Holman, fl. 1897
to J. Carlton Still
Hunt writes in response to a question about Jesus' racial identity. Hunt says that for painters, even if the traditional ideal of Jesus with blue/grey eyes and red/brown hair isn't truest, it is still best. However, he does believe the traditional...
GLC05508.141
2 September 1804
Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818
to Sally Richards
Huntington asks Richard's to commune and confess to Christ. He offers to help remove any doubts about religion she may have.
GLC05508.142
21 March 1947
Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963
to Stephen Hobhorse
While criticising an article written by Hayman (evidently about "The Perennial Philosophy"), Huxley reveals his thoughts on religion. He asserts that God should not be exploited for personal gain, as the Christian Scientists do. He also argues...
GLC05508.143
3 June 1918
Hylan, John, 1868-1936
to Perriton Maxwell
Hylan writes to the editor of the "Nation War Record and Review," as Mayor of New York. He responds to the question: "After Death - What?" Hylan writes that death is like birth, and man passes into a larger world than the one in which he lives. He...
GLC05508.144
6 June 1877
Ingersoll, Robert G., 1833-1899
[The idea of immortality...]
Ingersoll writes a verse comparing immortality to the sea.
GLC05508.145
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."
GLC05508.148
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.
GLC05508.159
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
Koestler responds to questions posed by Bean about religion, faith, and death. Bean is apparently dying.
GLC05508.163
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.
GLC05508.165.01
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.
GLC05508.167
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."
GLC05508.169
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.
GLC05508.171
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
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