PACIFISM. 3 L.A.S. and 1 L.S. from Anglo-Saxon pacifists to Charles Lemonnier (1806-1891), president of the International League for Peace and Freedom, Geneva; in English. Lewis APPLETON, English pacifist, founder (with Hodgson Pratt) of the International Arbitration and Peace Association. L.A.S. and L.S., London January-May 1881 (6p. ½ in-4 on International Arbitration and Peace Association letterhead). Long letter evoking the activities of the IAPA and his differences of opinion with Lemonnier, the first meeting held on August 13, 1880 and the number of memberships which has increased to 1,500; he proposes that Lemonnier become one of the vice-presidents. In May, he regretted not having received Lemonnier's United States of Europe. Stanley MATTHEWS (1824-1889) American Supreme Court Justice. L.A.S., Washington November 16, 1881 (2 p. in-8 in his cipher) He acknowledges receipt of Lemonnier's pamphlets and sends the contact details of a few people who might be interested in his cause. "You will observe that what I say in reference to the subject of International arbitration, is incidental and not by way of a full and formal treatment of so fruitful a theme. But the sentiment I have expressed show that I sympathize perfectly with the efforts of yourself and your associates in educating the public opinion of the world in the doctrines of peace and good will"... Hodgson PRATT (1824-1907), English pacifist, founder (with Appleton) of the International Arbitration and Peace Association (IAPA) in 1880. L.A.S., December 9, 1881 (1p. in-8). "I think your suggestion excellent & I will bring it before our association"...