Annals of Cleveland

Commerce | Foreign Trade

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241

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 May 1864 (8 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

241 - L. May 20:4/3 - Brainard's hall was filled with a large audience in
response to a call published yesterday to consider the question of adopt-
ing a pledge against the use of imported luxuries. Judge H. W. Willson
was chosen chairman; and J. C. Sage, Esq., secretary. A special committee
consisting of Charles Wuittlesey, A. Stone, jr., Samuel Williamson, and 11
others was appointed to present a report and draft a resolution against
the use of certain articles that are being imported, and to propose a
form of organization for similar societies throughout the county. (8)

Index terms:

Sage, J. C.; Stone, A., jr.; Whittlesey, Charles; Williamson, Samuel; Willson, Judge H. W.

242

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 June 1864 (15 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

242 - L. June 15:4/3 - The recent public meeting in reference to non-impor-
tation imposed the appointment of sub-committees upon the general commit-
tee. For the east side, the following ladies and gentlemen are selected:
Charles Whittlesey, H. B. Payne, S. Williamson, and eight others.
There are committees appointed in seven different wards in Cleveland.
Their pledge is as follows: - -
"As loyal men and women, ...desirous of aiding the country, in every
possible manner, we hereby pledge ourselves... to practice rigid economy
of living, especially in regard to articles not strictly necessary; and
also not knowingly to purchase... articles of foreign growth or manufacture,
... usually called luxuries." - (15)

Index terms:

Payne, H. B.; Whittlesey, Charles; Williamson, Samuel