This 2-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by David A. Boyd

Description:

This 2-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by David A. Boyd who was the statistician for the Council of Trades and Labor Unions. The paper has a watermark that consists of a crown and shield emblem along with the words "Pure Linen Stock." The text of the letter has been transcribed as follows: "Detroit Dec 31 1900 Owing to the fact that but a few hours will elapse before the sealing of the box containing the various messages of the Citizens of the City of Detroit to posterity a hundred years hence, and the consequent dawn of the 20th century the statistician of the Council of Trades and Labor Unions desires to greet the wage workers of the 21st century if there be any, and hopes that they enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in the fullest degree, and that the trusts, and combines that are now forming to destroy competition and crush labor will not be successful but that the hosts of organized labor will be triumphant in their efforts to secure to the laborer the full product of his labor. Wage-worker of the 21st century do your duty to posterity, we have in humble way tried to do ours. The printed matter contained herein are a few of the prominent facts concerning the Trades Council. A complete history of the struggles and sacrifices made by the individual members would fill volumes. David A. Boyd Statistician Council of Trades and Labor Unions Wm. Campbell, Trustee Council of Trades and Labor Unions Dec 31 1900 9:30 P.M."

Date Issued:

1900-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Council of Trades and Labor Unions and 1901 Time Capsule

Subject Name:

Boyd, David A. and Campbell, William

Format:

Letter

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/15319502-767A-444A-8A6E-913147627930