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Mullin, William
to Alex Whildin & others
He preaches to his congregation often about the Sabbath but is afraid that the present state of the world is not promising for Sunday worship.
GLC00687.113
[3 June 1893]
Christian Arbitration and Peace Society
to George May Powell
They protest the discrimination against Chinese people from and on American shores, citing statistics of imports and exports with Hong Kong. There are two copies.
GLC00687.145
20 February 1896
International Arbitration Council
International Arbitration Memorial
The undersigned men, under the direction of George May Powell, support an international arbitration first between the U.S. and Britain, and later with other nations. The memorial is directed toward the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
GLC00687.146
18 June 1899
Gilbert, Mary L.
to Mrs. George May Powell
She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.
GLC00687.147
19 October 1899
Cameron, William A. B.
He reports news of the Boer War and the intentions of the English, with reference to violent events. He seeks international assistance from various courts.
GLC00687.148
18 June 1905
Sunderlin, Kate
She refers to the recent secession of Norway, and its impact on Russia, as well as a possible alliance between London and Germany. She is concerned about the Swedish government's recognition of Norway. She believes arbitration to be the only...
GLC00687.149
Arbitration Council
[Arbitration Council flyer]
A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904...
GLC00687.150
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
England & the Boers
He writes in response to another letter to the editor about the Boer War. He refers to Livingston and the varying opinions of clergy on slavery, and the actions of British missionaries in South Africa. He encourages careful study of the history of...
GLC00687.151
to U. S. Senate
Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."
GLC00687.152
Unknown
[Petition]
The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.
GLC00687.154
12 May 1886
to Joseph T. Edwards and others
He writes about waste in America and its worth in Europe. He calculates the amounts of waste.
GLC00687.164
Profit Sharing
Profit sharing will help solve the labor question. He uses examples of Irish workers, the Paris and Orleans railroad, the LeClaire experiment, and others. Successful profit sharing must be based on fraternal love. He refers to Sabbath observance and...
GLC00687.198
22 February 1863
Jackson, Edwin (fl. 1862-1865)
to William Jackson
re: He discusses the possible summer plans for the regiment, including why he thinks that Chief Little Crow will not follow through on his promised summer attack. He believes that his regiment will stay with Gen. Sibley, since they have learned how...
GLC00203.03
27 August 1842
Harris, William A (fl. 1842)
Removal of the Cherokees West of the Mississippi
27th Congress 2nd Session Rep. No. 1098 House of Representatives
GLC03776.43
18 September 1920
Pershing, John J. (1860-1948)
Appreciation of the American Indian in the World War
GLC03911.07.01
23 September 1920
Dixon, Joseph K. (fl. 1919-1924)
To Major Marshall
GLC03911.07.02
unknown. (fl. 1919-1924)
To Joseph Dixon
GLC03911.07.03
5 November 1921
General A Ding (fl. 1919-1924)
In French
GLC03911.07.07
23 April 1862
Norton, Levi W.
to wife
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Visited the Washington Navy Yard yesterday evening with Dr. Sam. Entered through Latrobe Gate, which has a large eagle placed on top of the gateway. Comments that the yard contains other...
GLC09006.12
23 September 1777
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to John Hazelwood
As commander-in-chief, sending confidential orders to Commodore John Hazelwood, introducing Captain Samuel Treat, who is delivering "a message of so interesting and important a nature, that I thought it unadviseable to commit it to writing.…" Per...
GLC09378
1941-1945
Weiner, Sylvia and Morris
Morris Weiner archive of WWII letters [Decimalized .0001- .1710]
This collection contains 1710 letters between Sylvia Greenfield Weiner, her husband Morris "Moe" Weiner, and Alvin Greenfield, her brother. Moe Weiner served in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps from February 26, 1943-1946. Moe had attended...
GLC09414
11 June 1943
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia enjoyed re-reading his last letter that summed up Salem, Oregon and talked about his new adventure at Fort Lewis. She tried to get a new pair of shoes, needed 17 ration coupons for them. Asks about the weather in Washington [State] where he is...
GLC09414.0064
12 June 1943
Written at 10:30 PM. Sylvia comments on Moe's seeing Mount Ranier [Washington State] from the truck on the way to his new base. Recalls that he always said he wanted to see the West. Gives him the addresses of some friends in the Army. Notes he has...
GLC09414.0065
1947
United States. Dept. of State
The United Nations : for peace and world progress : the United Nations promotes international cooperation ...
Government Printing Office O-755361.United Nations organizational chart and illustrations of its goals.
GLC09520.15
15 September 1967
Kennedy, Robert Francis (1925-1968)
to Mr. John F. Bayliss
One letter from Senator Robert Francis Kennedy to John F. Bayliss dated September 15, 1967. Kennedy writes that he believes the United States had to provide the resources to American soldiers in Vietnam as well as support the democratic rights of the...
GLC09525
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