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Thompson, Carl D. 1910-12-05

Description: Copy of letter from Eugene V. Debs, 12/05/1910. Writes that Thompsons last letter was a joy to read. Says that there is not a word in the letter that he disagrees with. Remarks that while he would love to respond to the letter at length he does not have the time since he has been ordered to Girard, Kansas to help out Fred Warren. Tells Thompson that his letter strengthened the attachment between them. Says that he agrees that the socialist movement is a democratic movement or not a movement at all. Writes that the socialist movement must remain a democratic movement at all costs. Informs Thompson that Victor Berger only thrives when he is the boss. Mentions that he heard Victor Berger tell Seymour Stedman that it was necessary for the Socialist Party like other ones to have its bosses. Remarks that this mischievous notion must be gotten out of Victor Berger.
Origin: 1910-12-05
Source: http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/11798
Collection: Eugene V. Debs Correspondence
Subjects: Socialists
Berger, Victor L., 1860-1929
Famous Hoosiers
Labor

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