To many the name of Colonel H. S. Olcott merely recalls the fact that he was President of the Theosophical Society, but the intrinsic value of his work is not adequately recognized. Truly, Madame H. P. Blavatsky was the teacher and the originator of Theosophy, but the credit for the propagation of the Theosophical truths goes largely to Colonel Olcott. Undoubtedly, without him the mere existence of those truths was certain, but the splendid Organization the Theosophical Society - is chiefly due to his great zeal and earnest endeavours.
To remind us, therefore, of the great part played by him in the organization of the Theosophical Society, I have ventured to compile this little book as a loving tribute to his memory, on the occasion of the Founders' Convention of the Society held at Adyar in December 1931. Madame H. P. Blavatsky was born on 11 August 1831, and Colonel Olcott on 2 August 1832. There is already a compilation giving the tributes of those who knew Madame Blavatsky well. This work, which records the tributes of those who knew Colonel Olcott, is published to give an insight into his manifold activities for human welfare.
The first two letters record the judgement passed on Colonel Olcott by his Master, the Master M., and by the Master KH who along with the Master M. inspired Madame Blavatsky to found the Society to check the overwhelming tide of materialism.
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