Herr, Henry P. 1921-07-09
| Description: |
Letter to Eugene V. Debs, 7/9/21. Tells Eugene V. Debs that he first wrote to him when Eugene V. Debs was still an assistant editor for the APPEAL TO REASON. States that he feels like a criminal with Eugene V. Debs in prison. Writes that he wished there was something he could do for Eugene V. Debs. Informs Eugene V. Debs that he passed through Terre Haute, Indiana a couple of weeks ago and bared his head in front of Eugene V. Debs house to honor him. Mentions that he had not been in Terre Haute, Indiana since he heard Eugene V. Debs speak there in 1909. Says that knowing that people like Eugene V. Debs and Tom Mooney are in prison makes him ashamed of America. Expresses the hope that Eugene V. Debs is soon released from prison. |
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| Origin: | 1921-07-09 |
| Source: |
http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/4150 |
| Collection: |
Eugene V. Debs Correspondence |
| Subjects: |
Appeal to Reason Political prisoners Prisons Prison sentences Terre Haute (Ind.) Public speaking Mooney, Thomas J., 1882-1942 Fans (Persons) Socialism -- United States -- Newspapers Famous Hoosiers Labor |
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