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Avirette, John 1920-10-15

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Title	Avirette, John 1920-10-15
Abstract	Letter to Eugene V. Debs, 10/15/1920. Writes that he is now with Dr. Burshnell who is trying to cure him. Says that North Carolina is beautiful. Says that Eugene V. Debs, "who suffers for the since of the World" is always in his thoughts. Asks that Eugene V. Debs be of good cheer. Tells Eugene V. Debs that Jack Cosgrove of the NEW YORK WORLD has sent him an article written by a man named Woods as proof of his promise to help get Eugene V. Debs released. Says that even in prison Eugene V. Debs is freer than the "bond-slaves of Mammon." Writes that Woodrow Wilson has fallen because he betrayed the liberal hope of humanity. Says that although he used to be scientific minded now he is spiritual minded. Mentions that he received a telepathic message when he was in California, "Peter had denied his Lord... From now on the work will be done by John." Remarks that he often feels like killing those who have betrayed his nation. Says that he is working on trying to pity them rather hate. Assures Eugene V. Debs that the dawn of a new day is coming. Writes that he has converted his housemates to socialism. Remarks that too many socialists are "ranters." Asks that Eugene V. Debs pray for him. Includes a poem titled "Prayer."
Author	Avirette, John
Recipient	Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926
Repository	Special Collections Department. Indiana State University Library, Terre Haute, Indiana, 47809.
Date digital	2008-02-12
Date original	1920-10-15
Coverage	United States -- Indiana -- Vigo County -- Terre Haute -- 1874-1977
Subject	United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Pardon Socialism Cosgrove, Jack Poetry
WV3 Subject	Labor Famous Hoosiers
Provenance	Cooper, Marguerite Debs
Type	text
Material Type	Correspondence
Technical Metadata	image/tiff; Epson 1640 XL; Adobe Photoshop CS2 8.0; 300 ppi; 375 ppi;
Copyright	Digital image (c) 2008 Indiana State University Library, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Item ID	evd-lettersa-00141.tif; evd-lettersa-00142.tif

Title	Page 1
Item ID	evd-lettersa-00141.tif

Avirette, John 1920-10-15

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