Letters, Document. editor-in-chief of Biographical Dictionary of Modern Peace Leaders ~ "Thomas Merton" ~ Correspondence between Gordon and Josephson with an essay on Thomas Merton attached. ~ 12/22/81--Harold asks Gordon to write an essay on Thomas Merton for the dictionary of modern peace leaders. 1/17--Gordon responds that he is willing to do it and also recommends an essay on Dorothy Day. 1/25--Harold responds thank you for your willingness and yes, Dorothy Day is also being included. 4/22--Gordon writes that he is including the Merton essay. His essay gives a biographical account of Merton's life and his contributions to nonviolence and the morality of war.