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SOUTH PARK

LINCOLN

Nov 7 /[19]00

My dear Sir

I have your kind favor of the 1^st inst and am extremely obliged by your frank & full criticism of my book¹ your commendation of the first part is of course highly valued by me, but I am more obliged to you for pointing out the defects of the Second portion, and I can See that you are quite right[.] [2] I will commence at once to rework that part and when the time comes for publication if I may I will be only too glad to send the proof sheets to you for your further criticisms.

I have long been a producer of wealth and organisation of labor but though I have thought long and deeply upon the subject yet I am only a novice at making books [3] and highly value the advice of one so experienced as yourself. I have order [sic] your "Studies Scientific & Social"² and anticipate much pleasure from the study of Same.

With regard to your Kind offer in the last paragraph of your letter³ I had not thought of any new organisations[.]

The book is being largely used by various sections of the Labor & social democratic party as a text book for study & public lectures & this is all I hoped for[.] It is also being used in [4] Belgium South Africa & several american states for that purpose — but as yet it is only known to this [illeg.] circle of Socialists[.] The next edition I shall make more condensed as you suggest & publish at a lower price – all I want is to spread the light & remove the reproach from Socialist[s] of having no practical programme[.]

If by amalgamation with the Garden City or any other organisation the end could be more rapidly reached I should be glad[.]

I am yours truly | John Richardson⁴ [signature]

A Russel Wallace Esq