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October 16, 1817
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
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The Massachusetts Peace Society in Boston corresponds with Emperor Alexander of Russia and Prince Gallitzin in April 1817, sending publications on peace principles. Both respond positively in July 1817, endorsing the society's goals tied to Christian teachings. The trustees order publication on September 25, 1817.
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MASSACHUSETTS PEACE SOCIETY.
FROM THE BOSTON CENTINEL OF OCT. 8.
Correspondence between the Massachusetts Peace Society and the Emperor of Russia and Prince Gallitzin.
FROM THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY TO THE EMPEROR.
Brighton, (near Boston,) April 9, 1817.
Sir--The friendly disposition which you have manifested in favor of the Christian religion and the peace of the world, has encouraged this address. The very week in which the Holy League of the three sovereigns was officially announced in Russia, a society was formed in Boston, by the name of the Massachusetts Peace Society, the object of which is to disseminate the very principles avowed in the wonderful alliance, and to do whatever may be lawfully done to prevent the recurrence of war, and to promote peace on earth and good will among men.
I take the liberty to present a copy of all the publications which have been circulated by the society. From these you may obtain information of the state of the society, the number of its members at the close of the first year, and its prospects. The first annual report, and the list of officers and members, are contained in the seventh number of the Friend of Peace. Many members have since been added--a new society has since been formed in the State of New-York. At least four Peace Societies have been organized in the United States--others are about forming. Besides these, we have in our country nearly one thousand congregations of Friends or Quakers, which we regard as so many Peace Societies by profession and practice.
The pamphlets your Majesty will be pleased to accept, as a token of the veneration and esteem in which your character is held by the friends of peace in this country.
In behalf of the Massachusetts Peace Society,
NOAH WORCESTER, Cor. Sec.
His Majesty ALEXANDER, Emperor of all the Russias.
THE EMPEROR'S ANSWER.
Sir--Your letter in behalf of the Massachusetts Peace Society, with the books accompanying it, were received. The object which this Philanthropic Institution has in view, the dissemination of the principles of peace and amity among men, meets with my cordial approbation.
My endeavors to promote peace and good will among nations are already known; and the power and influence which Almighty God has committed to me, shall ever be employed, I trust, in striving to secure to the nations the blessings of that peace which they now enjoy.
Considering the object of your society, the promotion of peace among mankind, as one so eminently congenial to the spirit of the gospel of Jesus Christ, I have judged it proper to express these my sentiments respecting your labors, in answer to your communication to me on this subject.
ALEXANDER.
To Rev. NOAH WORCESTER,
Secretary of Mass. Peace Society.
St. Petersburg, July 4, 1817.
LETTER TO PRINCE GALLITZIN.
Brighton, near Boston, April 9, 1817.
Sir--Your name is known and revered in America as the President of the Russian Bible Society. The confidence which your excellent official letters have inspired, induces me to send for your perusal all the publications which have been circulated by the Massachusetts Peace Society. Similar copies will accompany these for your worthy Emperor. The Noble Ground which he has taken in the Holy League has greatly encouraged the hearts of the friends of peace in this country. As the pamphlets will give you information of the prospects of the Peace Society, I shall only express the hope which is entertained, that your name will be enrolled among the avowed friends of peace, and there shine with as great a lustre as it has done among the Presidents of National Bible Societies.
NOAH WORCESTER, Cor. Sec. M. P. S.
His Excel. Prince ALEXANDER GALLITZIN.
ANSWER OF PRINCE GALLITZIN.
Sir--I received your letter of the 9th April, with the numbers of the Friend of Peace accompanying it, by the hands of Mr. Parsons; for which I return you my hearty thanks. The object which your Society has in view, is of great importance to the well-being and happiness of the human race.
Indeed, it seems to me to be almost the same as that of Bible Societies; for it is only in proportion as the divine and peaceable principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ prevail in the hearts of men, that lasting and universal peace can be expected. A blessed period is promised in the word of God, when men shall learn the art of war no more. This period I understand to be the same as that in which it is prophesied that all men shall know the Lord, even from the least unto the greatest, and that the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord. These latter promises seem to be daily fulfilling in every quarter of the world, by the exertion of Bible and other Christian Societies, to disseminate among men the saving and pacific principles of Jesus Christ. They are preparing the way for your Society's gaining its object--peace--universal peace--when men shall learn the art of war no more. Most earnestly praying for every blessing to accompany your labour, in promoting peace on earth and good will among men, I shall reckon it a peculiar honor to be among the members of such a humane Society.
I remain, Sir, your most obt. servant,
PRINCE ALEX. GALLITZIN.
To Rev. NOAH WORCESTER, Sec. of Mass. Peace Society
St. Petersburg, July 4, 1817.
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Massachusetts Peace Society, September 25, the foregoing correspondence was communicated, and by them ordered to be published. If the editors of newspapers shall see fit to republish it, the officers of the peace Society will be gratified, and, it is hoped, that the cause of peace will be promoted.
FROM THE BOSTON CENTINEL OF OCT. 8.
Correspondence between the Massachusetts Peace Society and the Emperor of Russia and Prince Gallitzin.
FROM THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY TO THE EMPEROR.
Brighton, (near Boston,) April 9, 1817.
Sir--The friendly disposition which you have manifested in favor of the Christian religion and the peace of the world, has encouraged this address. The very week in which the Holy League of the three sovereigns was officially announced in Russia, a society was formed in Boston, by the name of the Massachusetts Peace Society, the object of which is to disseminate the very principles avowed in the wonderful alliance, and to do whatever may be lawfully done to prevent the recurrence of war, and to promote peace on earth and good will among men.
I take the liberty to present a copy of all the publications which have been circulated by the society. From these you may obtain information of the state of the society, the number of its members at the close of the first year, and its prospects. The first annual report, and the list of officers and members, are contained in the seventh number of the Friend of Peace. Many members have since been added--a new society has since been formed in the State of New-York. At least four Peace Societies have been organized in the United States--others are about forming. Besides these, we have in our country nearly one thousand congregations of Friends or Quakers, which we regard as so many Peace Societies by profession and practice.
The pamphlets your Majesty will be pleased to accept, as a token of the veneration and esteem in which your character is held by the friends of peace in this country.
In behalf of the Massachusetts Peace Society,
NOAH WORCESTER, Cor. Sec.
His Majesty ALEXANDER, Emperor of all the Russias.
THE EMPEROR'S ANSWER.
Sir--Your letter in behalf of the Massachusetts Peace Society, with the books accompanying it, were received. The object which this Philanthropic Institution has in view, the dissemination of the principles of peace and amity among men, meets with my cordial approbation.
My endeavors to promote peace and good will among nations are already known; and the power and influence which Almighty God has committed to me, shall ever be employed, I trust, in striving to secure to the nations the blessings of that peace which they now enjoy.
Considering the object of your society, the promotion of peace among mankind, as one so eminently congenial to the spirit of the gospel of Jesus Christ, I have judged it proper to express these my sentiments respecting your labors, in answer to your communication to me on this subject.
ALEXANDER.
To Rev. NOAH WORCESTER,
Secretary of Mass. Peace Society.
St. Petersburg, July 4, 1817.
LETTER TO PRINCE GALLITZIN.
Brighton, near Boston, April 9, 1817.
Sir--Your name is known and revered in America as the President of the Russian Bible Society. The confidence which your excellent official letters have inspired, induces me to send for your perusal all the publications which have been circulated by the Massachusetts Peace Society. Similar copies will accompany these for your worthy Emperor. The Noble Ground which he has taken in the Holy League has greatly encouraged the hearts of the friends of peace in this country. As the pamphlets will give you information of the prospects of the Peace Society, I shall only express the hope which is entertained, that your name will be enrolled among the avowed friends of peace, and there shine with as great a lustre as it has done among the Presidents of National Bible Societies.
NOAH WORCESTER, Cor. Sec. M. P. S.
His Excel. Prince ALEXANDER GALLITZIN.
ANSWER OF PRINCE GALLITZIN.
Sir--I received your letter of the 9th April, with the numbers of the Friend of Peace accompanying it, by the hands of Mr. Parsons; for which I return you my hearty thanks. The object which your Society has in view, is of great importance to the well-being and happiness of the human race.
Indeed, it seems to me to be almost the same as that of Bible Societies; for it is only in proportion as the divine and peaceable principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ prevail in the hearts of men, that lasting and universal peace can be expected. A blessed period is promised in the word of God, when men shall learn the art of war no more. This period I understand to be the same as that in which it is prophesied that all men shall know the Lord, even from the least unto the greatest, and that the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord. These latter promises seem to be daily fulfilling in every quarter of the world, by the exertion of Bible and other Christian Societies, to disseminate among men the saving and pacific principles of Jesus Christ. They are preparing the way for your Society's gaining its object--peace--universal peace--when men shall learn the art of war no more. Most earnestly praying for every blessing to accompany your labour, in promoting peace on earth and good will among men, I shall reckon it a peculiar honor to be among the members of such a humane Society.
I remain, Sir, your most obt. servant,
PRINCE ALEX. GALLITZIN.
To Rev. NOAH WORCESTER, Sec. of Mass. Peace Society
St. Petersburg, July 4, 1817.
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Massachusetts Peace Society, September 25, the foregoing correspondence was communicated, and by them ordered to be published. If the editors of newspapers shall see fit to republish it, the officers of the peace Society will be gratified, and, it is hoped, that the cause of peace will be promoted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Event
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Massachusetts Peace Society
Emperor Alexander
Prince Gallitzin
Peace Correspondence
Holy Alliance
Christian Peace
What entities or persons were involved?
Noah Worcester
Alexander
Prince Alexander Gallitzin
Where did it happen?
Massachusetts
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Massachusetts
Event Date
April 9, 1817 To September 25, 1817
Key Persons
Noah Worcester
Alexander
Prince Alexander Gallitzin
Outcome
positive responses from emperor alexander and prince gallitzin endorsing the society's peace efforts; correspondence ordered published by trustees to promote the cause.
Event Details
The Massachusetts Peace Society, formed in Boston in 1815, sends letters and publications to Emperor Alexander of Russia and Prince Gallitzin on April 9, 1817, highlighting shared peace principles from the Holy Alliance and Christian teachings. Both reply affirmatively on July 4, 1817, from St. Petersburg, expressing support and linking peace to gospel principles. On September 25, 1817, trustees communicate and order the correspondence published.