Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-30
Headquarters of
National Reed Club,
Calais, Me, Jan. q, 1896


To the Republicans of Maine:
Gentlemen: Names eminent citizen
Hon. Thos. b. Reed, will be a presiden-
tial candidate before the next Republican
national convention. At this aud all
times between now and the day of the
convention, it hehooves his friends and
fellow citizens to do all in their power to
promote and secure his nomination.
On Nov. 5, a. D., 1895, there was
organized, with headquarters at Calais, .
club to be known as the National Reed
Club, . having for its object the nominal
ing by the Republican party and the
eecting by the people of Hon Thomas B.
Reed, President.
The plan Of the cub Is to secure a.
many names as possible Of Republicans
formerly Of this State, and the names Of
Republicans of other states favorable to
Mr.. Reed, and interest them in the work,
to disseminate Reed literature. and
also to enroll as many as possible Of the
Republicans Of this state. to show that
Maine Republicans are thoroughly in
earnest in their effort TO promote Nh
Reeds candidacy aud election.
Since its organization the names of
many thousand Republicans have been
received, and many of them have become
members of the club, and are working for
Mr.. Reed Under the direction of the
club, Life Of Mr.. Reed" was prepared,
and an edition of ten thousand copies
published and distributed There have
also been distributed some nine thousand
circulars. The greater portion of same
has been circulated in Texas, Louisiana.
and other Southern ard Western states.
We are in daily receipt of letters of
approval from prominent Republicans of
his and other states.
Senator Hale, under date Of Dec %,
'95, writes. g l am glad to hear that the
National Reed Club is going on SO well.
hope its success will be continued.
Governor Cleaves, under date of Jan.
90. 1896, Il have noticed with pleasure
the success of the National Reed Club. -
Hon. Geo, NJ. Sieders of Portland
under date OF Jan. 90, II am very much
pleased to hear of the good work the
National Reed Club is doing, which has
come to me through various sources
The club literature is nearly exhausted
We are having calls almost daily from
quarters where work has been commenced
for more reading matter OF the same
nature as that already distributed. 1t is
thought best by the club to supply the
demand by publishing a much larger and
more attractive edition of Mr.. Reeds life
and services, together with other docu-
ments In order to do this, the club re-
ouires financial aid
The organization depends for its sup
port on the Republicans of this State who
desire to see Mr.. Reed nominated. The
amount Of effective work it can do is
limited only by the amount of the con-
tributions received.
Every Maine Republican will greatly
assist the cause by promptly forwarding
his name and address to National Reed
Club, Calais, Me. And all that are able
and willing, are earnestly requested to for
ward such money contribution as it
pleases them to make
All moneys received will be faithfully
applied to the objects Of the club.
Very truly yours,
FRANK b. LIVINGSTONE.
President
p s. Contributions by check should
be made payable to
J. Il. SAUNDERS, Treas