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Activity Illinois Industrial League 63 eth every where, and practical as everyman's pursuits in life. We wish the sanctities of God's science to consecrate the alliance of Thought and Labor, of Hand & Brain,—that greater impetus may be given industrial science, as well as all other. We wish to elevate the standard of Scientific and human culture, bettering our race, and giving the genius and resources of a free people ampler development. There must, then, be a common interest felt in all our movements. "Tell me if I shall send you or bring you more of the circulars? I find that it will require a few dollars of blue stamps & envelopes to mail what I have on hand—but we must do this to accomplish what we want. It has cost me $6 for cir. stamps and envelopes already. I am short of funds, but will try and get up in your region as soon as possible. I have no reason to remain here much longer."6 Lumsden took the trouble to go to Jacksonville early in March to explain his actions. Turner was entirely satisfied for he wrote Murray that Lumsden had managed the thing well.6 In this same letter Turner discusses the possibility of having John Davis of Decatur lecture in the southern part of the state for the league. The arrangement was never perfected, probably for the lack of sufficient funds. During the summer of 1853 Murray and Turner succeeded in devising a design for the diplomas or certificates that they issued to members of the league.7 They paid much attention to this detail for they were anxious to interest the public. They also succeeded in raising the money to print the pamphlet which contained the address of Turner to the people on the subject of industrial universities, as well as a report on work already accomplished. This was done in compliance with resolutions of the Chicago and Springfield conventions and under the industrial league of Illinois. Lumsden to Murray, February 16, 1853, Turner manuscripts. The circular referred to is one containing Turner's plan and not the industrial league pamphlet issued a little later. The signature is missing from the letter but on the side margin of the first page the following appears in Murray's writing: "1853 G. L. Lumsden Springfield, Peby. 16 An, (answered) 23 Enclosing 10." •Turner to Murray, March 15, 1853, Turner manuscripts. 'For a picture of the design see p. 15-16. e
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