Edmonde, H O, Chicago, Illinois, to William J. Onahan, Chicago, Illinois, 1891 February 17

President Bonney has, with the approval of the Auxiliary, appointed Onahan as vice chairman of the Committee on Temperance Congresses. Onahan's associates will be Archbishop John Ireland, Chairman, Dr. J.L. Withrow, Dr. Herrick Johnson, and Capt. I. B. Rumsey. The committee will meet in the RandMcNally Building. The main theme of the committee is cited as "The most efficient and advisable means of preventing or decreasing pauperism, insanity, and crime; and of increasing productive ability, prosperity and virtue throughout the world." Enclosed is a copy of an order passed by the Auxiliary for the guidance of the general and special committees. Enclosure: For the guidance and special committees regulations are given in regard for choosing honorary members, correspondence, expenses and additional membership. :: IX-1-c T.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.