FIELD LETTER

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

October 14, 1924.

To ALL FIELDMEN:

Sometimes it becomes necessary to transport a lecturer
from one place to another in an automobile. Under no circum-
stances should anything but a closed car be used. I have
notified the lecturers to refuse to ride in an open automobile
during inclement weather. After a lecturer has been on the
platform for an hour, his body becomes very warm making it an
easy matter to contract a serious cold.

ECH/B

FIELD LETTER

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

October 16, 1924.

TO ALL FIELDMEN:

Profanity has absolutely no place in your office or in your meetings. Complaints have come to this office calling attention to the habitual use of profane language on the part of fieldmen. The Ku Klux Klan is a Christian organization and certainly profanity injures the prestige of a fieldman when he indulges in the same. I am going to remove from service every fieldman who can't refrain from adulterating his conversation with cuss words.

In every fieldman's office there must be posted in a conspicuous place a placard on which is written or printed the following statement: NO PROFANITY ALLOWED.

BCH/B

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT

TO ALL GENNII, GRAND DRAGONS AND HYDRAS, GREAT TITANS AND FURIES, GIANTS, KING KLEAGLES AND KLEAGLES, EXALTED CYCLOPS AND TERRORS, AND TO ALL CITIZENS OF THE INVISIBLE EMPIRE, IN THE NAME OF THE VALIANT AND VENERATED DEAD, I AFFECTIONATELY GREET YOU:

WHEREAS, rumors of the misconduct of Klansman L. D. JOHNSON, formerly of the Realm of Wyoming, have continued to reach these Headquarters, and

WHEREAS, the Grand Dragon of Colorado has suspended him so far as the
Realm of Colorado is concerned, and,

WHEREAS, it is not right and just to the said L. D. JOHNSON to remain
under this cloud, if he is innocent, and if he is guilty, he should be brought
to trial.

THEREFORE, I, H. W. EVANS, Imperial Wizard, by virtue of the power vested
in me under our Constitution and Laws, do hereby appoint Klansman George C.
McCarron of Kansas City, Missouri, Klansman Lewis Terwilliger of Montana,
Klansman O. H. Carpenter of Washington, as a Committee to investigate thoroughly
the rumors and charges affecting the said Klansman L. D. JOHNSON and if they
find any basis therefor, they are ordered to prefer charges against him before
the Imperial Kloncilium. If, on the other hand, they find no basis for these
charges, they will make a report to your Imperial Wizard.

Pending an investigation by this Committee, the said L. D. JOHNSON is
hereby suspended from all rights and privileges of a Klansman.

Done in the Executive Chambers of His Lordship, the Imperial Wizard, of
the Invisible Empire, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., on this the Fifteenth
Day of the Ninth Month of the Year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Four,
and on the Deadly Day of the Wailing Week of the Furious Month, AK-LVIII.

BY HIS LORDSHIP,

ATTEST:

IMPERIAL KLIGRAPP.

IMPERIAL WIZARD.

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

October 17, 1924.

TO ALL FIELDMEN:

I am enclosing, herewith, Credentials which should be carefully distributed so that the most active members of your various county organizations may be permitted to attend the State Konvention at Aberdeen, on the 26th instant. You will note that I am sending ten Credentials for every county in your territory; Five are to be given to the delegates and five to their alternates. There will be no objection to the alternates attending the Konvention even though the delegates selected decide to come. You should carefully fill in the spaces on each Credential.

ECH/B

IMPORTANT

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

October 17, 1924.

TO ALL FIELDMEN:

You will carefully prepare a list of Klansmen who are truly entitled to the K-DUO Degree. It is of utmost importance that you exercise good judgment in the selection of candidates for this degree. The second degree of the Ku Klux Klan will be given between now and January 1st. Remember that character is an important point to be considered in the selection of men for the K-DUO Degree. The number of men which a particular member has induced to join the Ku Klux Klan should not govern your selection entirely. The members who have earnestly assisted in the betterment of the Ku Klux Klan should be properly rewarded.

Over two years ago all charter members of the local Klan were promised the K-DUO Degree without an additional donation. The promise cannot be carried out at any later date than January 1st 1925, owing to the action of the Imperial Klonvokation. Hereafter you must not state that the second degree will be given free. Our Imperial Wizard has seen fit to place the responsibility of the handling of this degree in the states of North and South Dakota, upon me.

You understand of course that the general qualification for a man to receive K-DUO Degree is that he must be in good standing in his local organization; That his local Klan must be in good standing with the Realm and the Imperial Headquarters, and that he must have been a member in good standing for at least six months, also that he must have complied with all provisions of the Constitution, particularly with reference to the necessity of him obtaining a Robe and Helmet.

I earnestly request your hearty co-operation.

ECH/B

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

October 22, 1924.

TO ALL FIELDEN:

This will call your attention to the fact that such organizations as may from time to time desire to purchase Fiery Crosses of the very best construction may do so from a member of our organization from whom previous purchases have been made with unusual satisfaction.

This cross is made of light substantial material having a total of 25 electric, 6 volt, 2 candle power bulbs. This cross has wires and terminals built into it for the purpose of connecting to any 6 volt battery.

The cross when folded is 4 feet long, 6 inches wide, 3 inches thick, and weighs 6½ pounds. When unfolded ready for use is 7 feet high, 3 feet wide.

Prices on all sizes upon application. Address Post Office Box #352, Liberty, Indiana.

ECH/B

Devels Lake, N. D.

Oct, 23, 1924

G-I

Aberdeen, S. D.

Dear sir;-

There will not be any delegates from
Devels Lake, N. D. to attend the Convention of the
Knights of The Ku Klux Klan on the 26th and 27th, of
October at Aberdeen, S. D. So far as I can know at
this time.

At any rate I will try and be there as
per your request.

Yours truly

C. N. Taylor

Feildman

N.W.T.

(IMPORTANT NOTICE)

SUBJECT: AMERICAN KRUSADER MEMBERSHIP.

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

October 29, 1924.

TO ALL FIELDMEN:

Through a clerical error on some charter sheets issued the lowest and first membership number issued recently for a particular county, ended with a naught (0). It should have ended with one (1). The last membership number ends with seventy (70), which is correct. Kindly examine your charter sheets carefully and make necessary corrections.

Those receipts issued with the first membership number ending with a naught (0), will be recognized and you need not change your records. In those instances, the last membership number on the charter sheet will end with sixty-nine (69). You will note that the membership number ending with 170 seemingly is lost. Forget about that in that the State office will understand.

ACD/B

(IMPORTANT NOTICE)

SUBJECT: KU KLUX KLAN MEMBERSHIP.

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

October 29, 1924.

TO ALL FIELDMEN:

Through a clerical error on some charter sheets issued the lowest and first membership number issued recently for a particular county, ended with a naught (0). It should have ended with one (1). The last membership number ends with thirty-two, which is correct. Kindly examine your charter sheets carefully and make necessary corrections.

Those receipts issued with the first membership number ending with a naught (0), will be recognized and you need not change your records. In those instances, the last membership number on the charter sheet will end with thirty-one (31). You will note that the membership number ending with 132 seemingly is lost. Forget about that, in that the state office will understand.

ECH/B

Mr. C. N. Taylor,
P. O. Box #682,
Devils Lake, N. Dak.

Devels Lake, N. D.

October 30, 1924

Mr. E. C. Haynes

Aberdeen, S. D.

Dear sir;

In receipt of your circular letters and charter petition No. 14008 for the American Krusaders of Ramsey County, N. D.

On examination of the charter petitions now in my possession I find the following.

Klan charter petition for Ramsey County none

Benson No. 1005

Pierce No. 1006

Ramsey No. 11797

Benson No. 14008

Benson none

Pierce none

Do you wish to have the Krusaders charter petition No. 14008, returned to your office ?

Devels Lake, N. D.

October 30, 1924

Dear sir;

If you have special supplies for the Krusaders
robe orders, please forward that which is required.

I should have a few affidavit blanks for the old
men to fill out. I think nine or ten will do.

C. N. Taylor

Little Rock, Arkansas

Oct. 30, 1924.

Mr. Clifford N. Taylor,
P.O. Box 682,
Devil's Lake, N. Dak.

Dear Sir.

I am attaching hereto Application for Bond, which you are kindly requested to execute and return to this office within five days after receipt by you.

You have already been advised that all bonds are handled on a blanket basis, which gives us a much lower rate than could otherwise be obtained, also insures uniformity and increased efficiency in handling the bonds.

The Amount of bond under which you have been placed is
$ 1000.00 , the premium being $ 2.08 per annum, which is
due and payable at this time.

A statement covering this premium is hereto attached,
which you are requested to return with your remittance
covering the premium at the time you return the application
for bond.

Thanking you in advance for your prompt attention to
this matter, and with kindest regards and best wishes for
your continued success, I remain,

HLM/OLR

Devels Lake, N. D.

November 1, 1924

G.I.
Aberdeen, S. D.

Dear Sir;

Now that there is a new system of numbering, I shall
we use the County Key in numbering the robe orders ? Also
what is your suggestion of numbering the Krusaders robes in
comparison to the Klan robes?

Devels Lake, N. D.

November 1, 1924.

G.I.

Aberdeen, S. D.

Dear Sir;

In reply to your letter of October 30, In referance
a Mr. A. F. Kampert, at Perth, Towner County. I am inclosing
a copy of my letter to same party.

Yours Very Truly

C. N. Taylor

Ramsey County

Devels Lake, N. D.

November 1, 1924.

Mr. A. F. Kampert

Perth, N. D.

Dear Sir;

Your name has been referred to me by a letter from Aberdeen, S. D. Also a statement that a letter has been received from you. Perhaps I can be of assistance to you in some manner. May I have your correspondence so that we may get aquanted.

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

November 1, 1924.

TO ALL FIELDMEN:

This is to advise that the attached copy should be
forwarded to J. A. Comer, P. O. Box #316, Little Rock, Arkansas.

"On the upper right-hand corner of Form #101, Application for Citizenship, the following will appear:

"Charter Petition No. ____________

Line No. ____________

At the time you collect the donation from the applicant he will sign the Charter Petition Sheet, also Form No. 101, Application for Citizenship, will be executed and signed by the applicant. The Charter Petition Sheet number and the number of the line on which the applicant's name appears on the Charter Petition Sheet, will INVARIABLY be placed on the Application for Citizenship by you as soon as both are signed. UNDER NO CONDITIONS MUST YOU PERMIT A CHARTER PETITION SHEET TO BE SIGNED BY AN APPLICANT UNTIL AFTER ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORDER HAVE BEEN MET. Form No. 101 POSTIVELY must be secured from each applicant and forwarded to Supreme Headquarters with a copy of your weekly report.

ECH/B

AMERICAN KRUSADERS.

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

November 5, 1924.

TO ALL ORGANIZERS:

Before an organizer will be given his credentials as a Kamp
Organizer he must provide a Pledge of Loyalty (You have done this)
a signed acknowledgement of the receipt of Organizers Instructions,
Number one (recently sent you for your signature) and an initial
bond premium of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50). The bond premium
may be later increased a dollar or more and you should be willing to
pay the increase when asked to do so. Send to this office a dollar
and fifty cents immediately so that I can secure your credentials
without delay.

ACD/B

NOV 10 ANS'D

FIELD LETTER.

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

November 5, 1924.

TO ALL FIELDMEN:

It has come to my attention that some fieldmen are permitting "Klan dances". Well, there are no Klan dances. Surely only a superficial knowledge of Klankraft would bring home how completely out of keeping with our activities dances and other like amusements really are. There is no need in America for another organization featuring amusements. But there is a need for the real Klan devoted to a great program of action harmonic with God's Word.

ECH/B

THE MOST SUBLIME LINEAGE IN ALL HISTORY

COMMEMORATING AND PERPETUATING AS IT DOES
THE MOST DAUNTLESS ORGANIZATION
KNOWN TO MAN

Imperial Palace
Invisible Empire

Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
INCORPORATED
ATLANTA, GEORGIA

DEPARTMENT OF PROPAGATION

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT

DATED AT

SEND REPLY TO

TO ALL KLEAGLES, EXALTED CYCLOPS AND TERRORS, AND TO ALL CITIZENS OF THE INVISIBLE EMPIRE, REALMS OF NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA, IN THE NAME OF THE VALIANT AND VETERATED DEAD, I AFFECTIONATELY GREET YOU:

WHEREAS, rumors of the misconduct of Klansman Archie Dennings have continued to reach these Headquarters, and,

WHEREAS, certain specific acts out of harmony with the teachings and requirements of our great order have come under my personal scrutiny.

THEREFORE, I, E. C. Haynes, Imperial Representative of North and South Dakota, by virtue of the power vested in me, do hereby deny to Archie Dennings every and all privileges of a Klansman within the boundaries of the Realms of North and South Dakota until this action is by me revoked.

Done in the Executive Chambers of His Honor, the Imperial Representative for North and South Dakota, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., on this the sixth day of the eleventh month of the year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Six and on the Desolate Day of the Woeful Week of the Frightful Month, AK-LVIII.

BY HIS HONOR,

ATTEST:

CHIEF-OF-STAFF.

IN THE NAME OF OUR FATHERS-FOR OUR COUNTRY, OUR HOMES AND EACH OTHER

P. O. Box 682

Devels Lake, N. D.

November 6th, 1924.

G-I

Aberdeen, S. D.

Dear Sir;

You will notice that I have reported no sale on the weekly reports. I could have reported two men for the Klan. The reason I do not report on these men is, first; I have no charter petition for Ramsey County, second; I am going to use a part of what would have been the remittance on their donation as a loan to go over to Minniwaukan, Benson County to get a few prospects. I know this is not a granted privilege, but I hope you will see my position and aim.

My intention is to make this locality appear to have a large membership by branching out and create a certain degree of publicity, there by breaking down the fear which some of the weak-kneed protestants have here, (to some extent).

Sincerely Yours

C. N. Taylor
Ramsey County N. D.

Krusaders
Initial Instructions No. 1.

AMERICAN KRUSADERS, INC.

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.

INITIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ORGANIZERS
NUMBER ONE.

1.-Where report (weekly) gives, "Number of affiliations secured during week," you should indicate number of ministers.

2.-Where report (weekly) gives, "Number of petitioners secured and paid during week," you should indicate all "donation petitions."

3.-Under head "Names of Petitioners," note place for name Petition Number, and Line Number. In space headed "Petition Number," you should put Charter Sheet Number; in space headed "Line No." you should put Printed Number as it appears on charter sheet. GO OVER ALL YOUR REPORTS AND SEE THAT CORRECTED REPORTS ARE SENT to State office, P. O. Box 885, R. W. Lyons, Drawer 830, Penna. Ave. Station, Washington, D. C., and Jas. A. Comer, Box #316, Little Rock, Arkansas. Be sure to attach Form 101 to the copy sent to Jas. A. Comer. This is regular. Some of the fieldmen are not attaching Form 101 to the copy of weekly report sent to James A. Comer. This means that you must do so at all times. When you send Corrected Reports you must not neglect to mark them CORRECTED REPORTS. Go back over your records and report correctly for each week. This matter must be attended to immediately.

4.-The Remittance Report should be sent to Albert C. Dahl, however, the remittance should be made payable to E. C. Haynes.

5.- Every candidate should fill out a Questionnaire Form 100 P. H. A copy of this form for every petitioner reported should be attached to the Remittance Weekly Report which goes to Albert C. Dahl.

6.-Be sure to immediately acknowledge receipt of these instructions. Send acknowledgement (attached) to Albert C. Dahl, P. O. Box 885, Aberdeen, S. Dak.

NOV 10 ANS'D

RCD/B

Devels Lake, N. D.

November 10th, 1924

Mr. Albert C. Dahl
Aberdeen, S. D.

Dear Sir;

As per your request of November 5, 1924 You will
find inclosed value of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50)
as an initial bond premium for kamp Organizer.

I have complied to your request, but there is
some thing I do not understand in regard to this.

Is it intended that the above mentioned premium
is to be in adtion to the two dollars and eight cents which
I have all ready paid to Mr. Jas. A. Comer by P. O. money
order dated November 3, with an application for a $1000.00
bond ? I will be very much pleased to be enlightened on
this.

Devels Lake, N. D.

November 10, 1924

G-I
Aberdeen, S. D.

Dear Sir;

Per your request of November 7, 1924 You will
find inclosed charter petition for American Krusaders No.
II797 Ramsey County.

I ac-knowledge receipt of charter petition for
the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan No. 868 Ramsey County, N. D.

Devels Lake, M. D.

November 00, 1924

Mr. K. A. L. Reynolds

Minniwaukan, N. D.

Dear sir;

I will arrive in city from the north on the
12:05 train on wed. november 12, 1924.

Here is a plan I think will work the best for this
my next visit with you. To protect your identity it is
suggested that you secretly typwrite the names of the
prospects, on the special meeting tickets. Than you go to
the men who have the proper qualifications and learn if he
is interested in that which is on the card. If he is inter
ested give him a ticket which has his name and tell him at
what hour you expect to assemble, the place should be kept
secret from all the prospects until the lastminute. Do not
let on that you know for shure what the card is for, but
that you do think if it is what the card has outlined, it
is a very good thing and that we should have had some thing
like that a long time ago.

I will leave it to you men to have a place ready
in which we may assemble, also the hour of the evening.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT

TO ALL GENII, GRAND DRAGONS AND HYDRAS, GREAT TITANS AND FURIES, EXALTED CYCLOPS AND TERRORS, AND TO ALL KLANSMEN, GREETINGS:

WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty God in the plentitude of His wisdom to mightily advance the affairs of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, and to enlarge the sphere of usefulness of our Order, and;

WHEREAS, the interests of our Order and its economic well-being requires that the establishment and promotion of the Empire Mutual Life Insurance Company be placed under the supervision of an Imperial Officer, charged with the high responsibility of promoting the welfare and security of that most important branch of our work, and;

WHEREAS, the Junior Order of the Ku Klux Klan has developed beyond our expectation and requires constant supervision,

THEREFORE, Klansman H. K. RAMSEY, heretofore Imperial Kligrapp, is hereby appointed Imperial Kladd and especially designated to manage the Insurance Company and have under his jurisdiction the Junior Order of the Klan, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.

In transferring him from the high office of Imperial Kligrapp to these responsible duties, which is a promotion for service rendered, I take pleasure in conveying to him the devoted thanks of the loyal Klansmen for his loyal, able, and continuous service. It is my belief that the service rendered heretofore is sufficient guarantee that these two branches of our work will be well cared for.

WHEREAS, during all the trying years the Klan has known, the financial transactions of our Order have been ably and wisely administered by our Cashier, Klansman N. N. FURNEY, and;

WHEREAS, his distinctive service merits promotion,

THEREFORE, Klansman N. N. FURNEY is hereby appointed Imperial Kligrapp, vice H. K. RAMSEY transferred.

I heartily recommend him to the Klansmen of the Invisible Empire as worthy of trust. I have always, at all times, found him a true Klansman.

Done in the Executive Chambers of His Lordship, the Imperial Wizard, in the Imperial Palace, in the Imperial City of Atlanta, Commonwealth of Georgia, on this the Eleventh day of the Tenth Month of the Year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Four, and on the Desperate Day of the Weeping Week of the Alarming Month of the Year of the Klan LVIII.

BY HIS LORDSHIP,

ATTEST:

IMPERIAL KLIGRAPP.

IMPERIAL WIZARD.

P. O. Box 682
Devels Lake, N. Dakota

November 13, 1924

Dear Sir;

My weekly reports to the National Office where there
has been sales to report are complete and a copy has been sent
to the respective Offices. I am at this time mailing with
this weeks report all delinquent weekly reports to the folow-
ing Offices.

Southern Publicity Co., Aberdeen, S. D.
J. D. Hughes Jr. Washington, D. C.
Mr. N. N. Furney Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. R. W. Lyons Washington, D. C.
Mr. Jas. A. Comer Little Rock, Arkansas

With hope that this will make the records complete with the
State and National Offices, and that I may work in harmony
with you from now on.

Sincerely yours,
Gc. V. Kaylor

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

November 13, 1924.

TO ALL FIELDMEN:

The Michigan State Office is seeking the whereabouts of Wesley J. Straffon and Mrs. Nina Macklem. If you learn anything pertaining to these persons notify G 1, P. O. Box 885, Aberdeen, S. Dak.

DESCRIPTION
Wesley J. Straffon

Born in Buel township, Sanilac County, Mich., in November, 1883. Age 41 in November, 1924. Height 5 feet 7 inches. Medium Build; Weight 170 pounds. Hair Dark and Wavy, parted in middle. Eyes Blue; very pleasant disposition, always smiling and pleasant. Teeth very even and white, all natural. Size of shoe about size 8. Wears watch and chain across breast, little gold pen knife on one end of chain. Drove a Hudson Coach, License 678-332. Motor Number 130858. Michigan Tags. Coach has 34-4 tires (Goodyear). Car was equipped with box for camping equipment on back of car with two extra tires behind box. Car has two dome lights in upper rear corners with switch in panel between window and door on drivers side. Car carried emblem of Detroit Automobile Club on radiator. Tool box on left hand running board.

Straffon wore a shirt of pongee silk, size of collar 15¼, thin white summer underwear; carried one summer overcoat and also had a heavy winter overcoat with half belt from hip to hip. Also had saxophone, silver finish outside and gold finish inside.

Straffon was a Mason, also a Chapter man and an Odd Fellow.

DESCRIPTION
Mrs. Nina Macklem.

Born in Lexington township, Sanilac county, Mich., July 4th, 1892. Medium build; Weight 130 pounds. Height 5 feet 6 inches. Color, white, Hair Dark Brown quite wavy. Well kept and neat. Eyes brown. Teeth very pretty and white, one gold crown in upper jaw. Usually dressed in black. Wore dress with six streamers of black outside, trimmed or lined with red silk ribbon on inside. Sweater of heavy brushed wool with large collar. Rings, one plain gold band engraved inside F. M. to N. K. September 9th, 1914; one ring with three opals; one cameo square setting surrounded with pearls; one diamond ring ½ carat, set in very low and set in white gold; one large bar pin on breast trimmed with settings. Also wore small oval locket containing two pictures of children, one a niece and the other a nephew.

Last seen in company with Wesley Straffon of Croswell, Mich. Was seen outside of Detroit, Mich., on highway Sunday, August 10th, 1924, by parties also of Croswell.

The above parties left Croswell in the Evening of July 19th, 1924, in the above described car.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT.

Aberdeen, S. Dak.,

November 21, 1924.

TO ALL KLEAGUES AND KLANSMEN:

The Imperial Representative desires to thank each and every Klansman and American Krusader for the continuous interest in the Great Movement which is doing so much to make our country a better place in which to live.

Permit me to quote a telegram received from our Imperial Wizard on November 6th: "Beyond all expectations we have been pleased with the confidence and support of the people. For your part in this work the organization will ever be grateful. It was great work well done. Doctor H. W. Evans."

ECH/b