Putnam, Frank 1933-12-21

Description:	Letter from Theodore Debs, 12/21/1933. Says that if it had not been for his health he would have answered Putnams letter long ago. Writes that he appreciated that Putnam gave Eugene V. Debs a place of honor in his article for the HOUSTON POST on American rebels. Remarks that it was not until after the Pullman Strike that Eugene V. Debs developed into a full-fledged rebel. Assures Putnam that his article touched the depths of his soul. Tells Putnam that his description of Eugene V. Debss first meeting in Houston, Texas was typical of many others. Mentions that these meetings would not have been possible without the capitalist press which was so venomous of its characterization of Eugene V. Debs that it led thousands of people to hear him speak out of sheer curiosity. Assures Putnam that he is doing noble work. Says that if there is anyone who deserves a tax exemption it is those who scrimp and save to provide a shelter for their family. Writes that he would wish Putnam a merry Christmas but with millions of people unemployed and in distress that such a wish seems inappropriate.
Origin:	1933-12-21
Source:	http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/7949
Collection:	Eugene V. Debs Correspondence
Subjects:	Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926 Famous Hoosiers Labor

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