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Lee/Box 1a/Doc 54
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- 25 March 1851 (Creation)
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10p paper
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Describes beauty of surroundings and suggests that writing is as important as mathematics. Hopes that the ideas of the Permanent Peace Society and Peace of Nations Society eventually triumph, and that the two Societies will be able to reach agreement over the issue of self-defence. Intimates that they shouldn't split hairs in the face of a bigger battle and an alliance must be formed. Makes case that once the idea of offensive war is abandoned then logically there will be an end to defensive war. Lays out argument justifying self-preservation and the acceptability of taking of life in extreme cases in a long, rambling account, using scriptures to illustrate point. Praises the Quakers and wishes two societies will come together to abolish war system. Apologises for long, badly written diatribe and blames interruptions from noisy children. Refers to article written in Herald of Peace to further illustrate point. Finally, advocates a police force to maintain law and order.