Document with text beginning "It is an axiom of all time that self defense is the first law of nature", 1869

File — Box: 2B, Folder: B273

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists chiefly of letters to Joseph Medill. It also includes a few of his own early writings, letters from Joseph Medill, and documents related to Joseph and Katharine Medill. These papers, along with those in collections III-9, IV-4, and VI-5, contain valuable source material for researchers interested in the genealogy of the Medill, Patterson and McCormick families, Chicago Tribune and Tribune Company history, Chicago history, the origins and early days of the Republican Party, 19th century political figures (both national and local) who corresponded with Joseph Medill, and other related subjects.

The collection includes a copy of James O'Donnell Bennett's analysis of the collection.

Dates

1869

Creator

From the Collection: Medill, Joseph, 1823-1899 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Box 336 of this collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection. There are no restrictions on the use of these materials for research. All patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Text continues: "A few days ago a copy of No. 6 of the Western Monthly was placed in my hands and attention called to its leading article. I read page after [page] of this fulsome exaggerated puffery with amazement. So far as it refers to matters outside of the Tribune I have not a word to say; but to the extent that it absorbs and filches the labors and honors of myself and those who have wrought with me I object most decidedly."

Not dated. The \iWestern monthly\i begin publication in January, 1869