WCP1526

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Walter Besant.¹

12, CAYTON CRESENT,

HAMPSTEAD.

July 18 1888.

Dear Sir

I have already read many papers by yourself & others in the Nationalization of the Land and though I am no believer in any remedies by tinkering the laws while the people remain unconvinced it does seem to me that you have got hold of a sound principle. But I hardly see how I can help you or advance the principle? I am not acquianted with the agricultural [2] life – Jefferies¹ might have helped you – or Hardy¹ might but I cannot – And between your ag arguement and this realization I see a vast gulf. How are you going to get across it? Not only the land owners but all holders of property of any kind will harrayed against you and — until by self preservation will then dependent-upon [illeg.] great class. Therefore I read your paper with great interest & – so far as I can understand — with approval & consent – But then until you have put your next step I stop –

I remain dear Sir faithfully yours| Walter Besant² [signature]