Sinclair writes about his upcoming book "Jimmie Higgins" and details about it being published, along with prices and other information. He includes reviews of "Jimmie Higgins" and "The Profits of Religion".
Sinclair writes about his new book, "The Way Out: What Lies Ahead for America." He also write a great deal about his book "Upton Sinclair Presents William Fox", and its influence on not only the United States but the world as well. He also writes...
A form letter sent inviting people to the Autumn Conference of the Intercollegiate Socialist Society in Bellport, Long Island. It lists the lineup of speakers and events to occur that weekend.
Moyer writes a letter praising Ward for his role as General Secretary in the Christian Socialist Fellowship and expressing regret that Ward must give up his role. Moyer writes of his belief that Carr would be the best candidate to take over the...
Sinclair requests a list of influential works on the working-class movement to use for a new publication series being put together by the American Fund for Public Service. Sinclair also requests written opinions if possible.
Markham writes about the negative aspects of churches and how they do not fulfill the ideas of Jesus Christ. He writes about how actions of people on earth affect their experiences in the after-life.
Sinclair continues to try to persuade Markham to join the Helicon Hall Colony. Sinclair encloses a prospectus for the Colony detailing current and future building plans.
Le Prade praises Markham for his work and his friendship and the joy his work has brought to her life. She thanks him for his portraits and looks forward to meeting him again.
Le Prade praises Markham for his work. She writes of various events in the Poet's Garden and looks forward to Markham's visit in January. She also writes of her hope that Markham move back to California and suggests a course on the poetry of...
Lemon thanks Markham for reading his play and asks permission to use his quotes for publicity. Lemon also writes a great deal about freedom of expression in the United States as compared to other countries and other time periods in history.
Commissioners; Report; Federal government; Financing; Indians; Clinton, Dewitt, 1769-1828; New York (State); Erie Canal; Pamphlet
Pages four and five of a thirteen page pamphlet issued in 1816 addressed to "the honourable, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, in Congress, the representation of commissioners of the State of New-York, in of the said...
Bynner writes a letter to Mrs. Markham regarding the death of Wheeler. Bynner expresses his belief that no religious ceremony should be held but a brief acknowledgment at the beginning of the next Poetry Society meeting would be appropriate. Bynner...
Markham thanks Meserole for sending "The Decay of Capitalistic Civilization" by Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Markham goes on to talk about how Jesus is the only man who can save civilization from decay.
Erie Canal; New York (State); Troy; Canal route; Campbell, Allan, 1815-1894; Commissioners; Enlargement; Committee of the Common Council of the city of Troy; Report
Page 33 of a thirty-six page report of the Committee of the Common Council of the city of Troy. This page summarizes and highlights the benefits to Troy of routing the canal through that city.
Infrastructure-Canal; Rensselaer, Stephen Van, 1764–1839; North, William, 1755-1836; Eddy, Thomas, 1758 – 1827; Livingston, Brockholst, 1757-1823; De Witt, Simeon, 1756-1834; Report; War 1812; Commissioners; Western Inland Lock Navigation...
Page thirty-two of this forty page report, the second one issued by the committee which documents that it had applied to the general government for funding, without success. It was submitted by committee members The commissioners Gouvenor Morris,...
