Rev. John P. Newman, D.D., LL.D.,

AT

METROPOLITAN M. E. CHURCH,

WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 1886.

Subject: "OUR PLACE AMONG THE NATIONS."

PUBLISHED BY REQUEST OF THE CONGREGATION.

WASHINGTON: Rufus H. Darby, Printer. 1886.

FOR SALE BY C. C. PURSELL. Ten Cents per Copy. Fifteen Copies for One Dollar.

Washington, D. C., Nov. 26th, 1886.

Rev. J. P. Newman, D.D.:

Dear Sir: The universal approval by every loyal, liberty-loving American citizen who listened to your Thanksgiving sermon yesterday, together with the philosophic and fearless manner with which the great themes therein discussed were treated, prompts a desire to extend its influence by a wider circulation than even that large congregation can give. We would, therefore, to meet the wishes of the congregation as expressed by their unanimous vote at the close of the discourse, request that you furnish us with a copy for publication.

Very respectfully, J. C. TASKER, J. D. CROISSANT, A. P. LACEY, GEO. H. LA FETRA, B. CHARLETON.

Washington, D. C., Nov. 30th, 1886.

Dear Friends: The sermon has excited a public interest beyond any thought of mine. I herewith send you the stenographic report of the discourse, made by Messrs. Dawson and Tasker. The wisdom of your request is confirmed by many letters from eminent citizens here and abroad, commending the sentiment and demanding the publication. I would like to print some of these letters, indicative of the deep feeling on this great subject. As stated in the sermon, intelligent foreigners approve my course. The Germans of Wisconsin have sent me a copy of their memorial to Congress, asking for such a modification of our naturalization laws as will protect our free institutions from selfish and ignorant immigrants. The intelligent foreigners have taken the initiative. Your Pastor,

JOHN P. NEWMAN.