DescriptionRepresents the American Korean Relief Society, explains that they are expanding their executive force. Informs Griffis that he has been selected to act as honorary president. Explains that the acting president, Mrs. D. P. Birnie (wife of Rev. D. P. Birnie) would be honored to have Griffis act as honorary president. Requests Griffis' approval of appointment.
NoteThe Korean Relief Society --handwritten by Griffis on the back of the second page
NoteThis project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.
NoteYoungmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters.
Name: Inventory to the William Elliot Griffis Collection (East Asia), 1859-1928
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CollectionKorea letters and manuscripts in the William Elliot Griffis collection
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