Anarchist known for her political activism, writing, and speeches (1869-1940). TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8.25, February 24, 1924. Addressed from Berlin, a letter to Mr Wharton, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “After our talk the other day I have come to the conclusion that my Lenin article will not do for your papers. In fact, nothing I could write would do. The Lenin article was originally written for the International anarchist press, and is kept in a certain tone that would make it quite useless to the ordinary dailies. But even if I took the time to rewrite the article, I could never make it ‘sensational’ From the material point of view it is perhaps unfurtunate that I have never aquired the knack of American journalism. But after all, one does not live by bread alone. I hope you are reading Mr Berkmans MS. I am very curious to know how the work impresses you. Dear Mr Wharton, I depend on your promise not to use our talk for copy. I never should have asked you to call if I thought you wanted an interview. I have refused to see newspaper men for this very reason. However, you have promised not to write about me, there is really nothing very interesting to write just now. You will keep your word, won't you?” Goldman makes several handwritten corrections to the text. In fine condition, with faint toning, and a tiny hole in the lower blank area.
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