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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 74

Glasgow, 29th April, 1896

Glasgow,

Sir,—

The Glasgow Ladies' Committee of the British Continental and General Federation for the Abolition of the State Regulation of Vice beg to express to you their gratification in hearing that you have publicly stated that, in the coming session of your Legislative Assembly, the removal from the statute-book of the CD. Act will be insisted on, as also the raising of the age of consent page 6 We, who have passed through a conflict with the powers of evil similar to that in which you are engaged, can testify that victory is accompanied by an enlightenment of the public conscience and a demand for a higher standard of morality in all classes of society. We cannot be satisfied till all the colonies of our race purge themselves from the stain of State-regulated vice. We therefore earnestly desire that your efforts be crowned with success, and

We are, &c.,

Jessie T. Greig,

18, Lynedoch Crest., Convener.

W. A. C. Greenlees,

Langdale, Glasgow, Treasurer.

Eliza Maclaren,

Secretary. The Hon. R. Seddon.