Colby--Series: Correspondence - Suffrage and other activities, 1880-1916 (Clara Bewick Colby papers, 1860-1957; Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, Box 3, Folder 1)

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on this Com of which Mrs. [Blake?] will act as Chairman. Hoping that you will see your way to accepting this burden I remain yours most sincerely

May Wright Sewall Ch. Ed. Com.

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN,

AN APPEAL.

READ THIS CAREFULLY, ACT UPON IT AND HAND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS.

An International Council of Women, called by the National Woman Suffrage Association, will be held in Washington, D. C., opening March 25, closing April 1, 1888. The objects and character of the Council are indicated in the accompanying call. It will be by far the most important and influential gathering of women that the world has ever seen.

American women, especially those who sympathize with contemporaneous movements for the improvement of woman's position in the State, the Church and the Home, and in educational and industrial life, should not fail to aid in insuring the complete success of this great International Council. The expenses of conducting the Council will be in proportion to its magnitude and importance. The National Woman Suffrage Association assumes the responsibility of the entertainment, during the Council, of all accredited delegates from American and Foreign organizations. To provide for these and for other necessary expenses, we expect from our friends more than their

usual liberality. Remember that no persons have contributed more to the cause of woman's advancement than those who have given to it their time and strength. If you are not so situated that you can help by writing, by speaking, or by active work, it is all the more incumbent upon you to aid in the way that is within your power, viz., by a contribution of money. Will you not assist to the extent of your ability? Money or pledges of large or small amounts will be most acceptable.

Persons may make themselves members of the National Woman Suffrage Association, by the payment of one dollar; all who do this will be entitled to the full pamphlet report of the proceedings of the Council.

All contributions and membership fees should be sent to the Treasurer, MRS. JANE H. SPOFFORD, Riggs House, Washington, D. C., or to the Chairman of the Special Finance Committee, SUSAN B. ANTHONY, Rochester, N. Y.

International Council of Women,

Assembled by the

NATIONAL WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION

OF THE UNITED STATES,

To Celebrate the

FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY

OF THE

Woman Suffrage Movement,

March 25 to April 1, 1888, inclusive,

WASHINGTON, D. C.