Henson, William 1920-11-08

Description:	Letter to Eugene V. Debs, 11/8/20. Says that he would not have known what to do if Eugene V. Debs had not have helped him. Writes that he has asked God to give Eugene V. Debs great power to win his battle for socialism. Tells Eugene V. Debs that he thinks that the Socialist Party is a great party. Assures Eugene V. Debs that he will support him when he runs for President in the 1924 election. Writes that the Socialist Party is for him and for a lot of other Negroes as well. Mentions that it is hard for the working class to get ahead these days because of the high cost of living. Writes that it would all be different if the Big Men of Wall Street worked like poor people for a while. Includes an untitled poem to Eugene V. Debs. Also includes a note from Eugene V. Debs to Theodore Debs saying that all Henson needs is a chance and that he will do everything in his power to make sure that he gets it.
Origin:	1920-00-08
Source:	http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/4080
Collection:	Eugene V. Debs Correspondence
Subjects:	Fans (Persons) Henson, William Prisoners Prisons Prison sentences African Americans Poetry Working class -- United States Presidential elections -- United States Famous Hoosiers Labor

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