Bellush, Bernard 1944-02-21
| Description: |
Letter to Theodore Debs from Somewhere in Britain, 2/21/44. Says that Robert Ingersoll once wrote, To plow is to pray, to plant is to prophesy, and the harvest answers and fulfils. Remarks that Robert Ingersolls name probably brings back many memories for Theodore Debs. Tells Theodore Debs that he received his Christmas letter. Writes that he has read John Ray Carlsons UNDERCOVER. Says that John Ray Carlsons work has brought to the publics attention the fascists and reactionary leaders who are in America. Expresses the hope that the book is effective during the next campaign. Writes that he liked William E. Bohns article on Eugene V Debs in the book NEW LEADERS. Says that he has always wanted to visit the progressive nation of Britain with its Tom Manns, George Bernard Shaws, Sidney Webbs, and Ramsay McDonalds. Writes that he finds the English charming, pleasant, and friendly. Tells Theodore Debs that Britains recent election shows a leftward move in British politics. Say |
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| Origin: | 1944-02-21 |
| Source: |
http://indstate.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/evdc/id/9972 |
| Collection: |
Eugene V. Debs Correspondence |
| Subjects: |
Fascism Great Britain New Leader Famous Hoosiers Labor |
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