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What were some political activities that Robert Dale Owen partook in?
During the American Civil War, Robert Dale Owen served in the Ordnance Commission to supply the Union army; on March 16, 1863, he was appointed to the Freedman's Inquiry Commission.
What did the Ordnance Commission supply the union with?
The broad mission of the Ordnance Corps is to supply Army combat units with weapons and ammunition, including at times their procurement and maintenance.
What did the letters written by Robert Dale Owen include?
Robert Dale Owen wrote a series of open letters to U.S. government officials to encourage them to support general emancipation.
Was Robert Dale Owen successful in arguing for general emancipation?
On September 23, 1862, Lincoln issued a preliminary version of the Emancipation Proclamation partially due to Robert Dale Owen's open letters.
Did Robert Dale Owen have any take in any other political movements besides emancipation of slaves?
Toward the end of his political career, Robert Dale Owen continued his effort to obtain federal voting rights for women
What was Robert Dale Owen's stance on slavery?
Robert Dale Owen is noted for favoring the abolition of slavery and supported general emancipation
Was Robert Dale Owen involved in any controversies?
Robert Dale Owen wrote Moral Physiology; or, A Brief and Plain Treatise on the Population Question, a controversial pamphlet on the topic of population control.

Question: Was there any other notable activities he was involved in?
Self-contained rewrite: Were there any other notable activities Robert Dale Owen was involved in besides arguing for birth control?