Copy of a letter from James Connolly to John Carstairs Matheson telling of Connolly's disappointment at his lack of success in obtaining a job in Ireland, and about the lesson he has learned in relation to the roles of socialism and the labour movement,

1909 June 10.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Connolly, James, 1868-1916
Contributors: Matheson, John Carstairs
Summary:Connolly writes that he is currently national organiser of the Socialist Party. He also asks if Matheson received Connolly's pamphlet about industrial unionism.
In collection: William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Original letter was inscribed on headed paper "Garrett's / Hotel and Restaurant / C.M. Garrett, Proprietor / The Opera Block / Crooksville, Ohio".

This is a typescript copy of MS 13,906/2/38, comprising the full letter plus a copy of the portion about the possible job in Ireland.

Physical description: 1 item (5 pages).

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