McDowell, William O., Newark, New Jersey, to William J. Onahan, Chicago, Illinois, 1891 June 11

Onahan is asked to send ten nominations for charter members of the Human Freedom League, and if convenient, a subscription to the supporting Fund (of the Pan Republic Congress Committee) before he goes to Europe. He is asked to include on the list the Judge who spoke at the Iroquois Club reception on the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, in 1890, which was attended by Governor Knott of Kentucky, and Dr. Kelley. Note: Onahan lists the following names: Judge Prendergast, Thomas B. Bryan, A.C. McClurg, E.W. Blutenford, John B. Drake, John R. Walsh, W.P. Rend, Peter Krolbassa, George W. Smith, John B. Jeffery.