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Maryland State Archives Maryland Suffrage News Collection MSA SC 3286 msa_sc3286_scm7805-0073 Enlarge and print image (1M) |
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MARYLAND SUFFRAGE NEWS
THE MARGARET BRENT PILGRIMAGE
Hon. James H. Preston
"I have heard, with a good deal
of interest, of the proposed pilgrim-
age of the Just Government League
of Maryland to the home of Mar-
garet Brent in St. Mary's City,
Southern Maryland.
"It will, no doubt, be a delight-
ful experience, and I should like to
join your party, if 1 could possibly
spare the time.
"I know of no pleasantcr experi-
ence than to drive slowly through
an open country of budding trees,
green fields and balmy spring airs,
in company with agreeable com-
panions, with a patriotic and high-
minded pur|)osc at the journey's
end.
"I hope that you will have an
Hon. James H. Phestos. enjoyable time."
Mrs. Donald J}. Hooker
"Once again the Just Government League of Maryland sends into un-
tried country a hand of workers. One year ago the hikers climbed tlte
mountains of Garrett county ami brought into the suffrage fold the hearts
and sympathies of 800 souls. Today the Margaret Brent Pilgrims wind
their way through the historic grounds of the birthplace of our State.
Our imagination pulses with the history of the lower counties. We
thrill with the stories of Margaret flrcnt and the liberty-loving settlers on
the banks of the Potomac. The caravaners go into Southern Maryland
with hands outstretched for a share in the chronicles of 'the cradle of
religious liberty.'
Southern Maryland has much to give, and she will give it. She gave
the world Margaret Brent, who exemplifies high courage, splendid nobil-
ity and fervent patriotism. That she will give of her store of cordiality,
enthusiasm and sympathy to the suffrage cause is a foregone conclusion.
Those of us who cannot personally be the recipient of these graces bid
the caravaners a hearty farewell and God-speed."
Mrs. Robert Most of Annapolis
"The Just Government League of Anne Arundel County is eagerly
awaiting the coming of the Margaret Brent Pilgrimage, and desires to
do all within its power for the suffrage pilgrims upon their arrival. So
command us 1
"We trust that all 'gales' may be 'small and favorable' during the
pilgrimage, and that throughout the length of it the brave caravaners may
be allowed 'to use their own discretion.'
"We trust that you will feci free to make any suggestions of what we
may do to prepare for your coming.
"I believe that this caravan pilgrimage will prove one of the most
unique and convincing expeditions ever made for suffrage, and I think it
will serve to call attention to the history and achievements of our State.
"I never felt greater pride in being a daughter of Maryland, and I trust
that since a woman of Maryland was the first to ask for a vote, the women
of Maryland will not be the last to get it."
Enoch B. Abell
"I wish to express my enthusiasm for your very laudable cause. If I
can be of any assistance, please command me."
Max Eastman
"I wish you the best of good fortune in appealing to the people of
Maryland to take their stand for civilization and democracy before it is
too late to be among the first of the Eastern States."
MARYLAND'S OPPORTUNITY
By Anna Howard Shaw.
IT is southward that the women of the country will look next year for
victories in the suffrage cause. For a long time attention has been
centered on the advance of the movement in the West, till with a solid
mass of Western States painted white on the suffrage map, the tide has
turned eastward, and this year sees
the great campaigns on in Massachu-
setts, New Jersey, New York and
Pennsylvania.
This is the crucial time for the
women of Maryland and other South-
ern States to lay the foundations of
the work which shall result in victory
next year. I wish to urge upon the
men of Maryland serious considera-
tion of woman suffrage. It is not an
issue which can be lightly dismissed,
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