Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Luigia Vanzetti, Charlestown, 28 April 1922

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Title:
Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Luigia Vanzetti, Charlestown, 28 April 1922
Description:
Expressing his ideas about the poor and the wealthy, laws and injustice, and religion; discussing family problems and making recommendations; and speaking of the Brini family (in particular of Beltrando Brini), and his appeals. Translation: Apologizes for delay in answering her letter, it was beyond his control. He is quite recuperated and so well that Rossi who visited yesterday was cheered by how well he looked. Long discourse on the war between the poor and the rich. He understands why Luigia doesn’t understanding. He recommends reading The Origins of Private Property and gives examples of injustice which punishes the small but lets those who rob millions get away. Goes on for a little about disagreements concerning religion then speaks of his family. Recommends that his father see a doctor. Talks about Ettore, Vincenzina, and others. Speaks of Brini who is becoming a good violinist and raises rabbit. Says that Luigia and others in family could work to live with joy in the same way. Speaks of his case going before the Supreme Court. Some feel the postponement is good (the lawyer, other prisoners and guards), others don’t (Sacco). Sacco suffers more, he’s not allowed to work, but has more visitors. He has written letters to Italian comrades which will be published, “Perhaps the respectable Italian press will be forced to break its silence... Be courageous and patient. Love to all."
Author:
Vanzetti, Bartolomeo, 1888-1927
Name on Item:
Tuo frat Bartolomeo
Date:
April 28, 1922
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
MS 2030 Box 2, Folder 5, Item 4 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Aldino Felicani Sacco-Vanzetti Collection, 1915-1977
Series:
Series 1: Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti Correspondence and Writings, 1916-1928 > Sub-Series 2: Bartolomeo Vanzetti Correspondence, 1916 - 1927
Subjects:
Sacco-Vanzetti Trial, Dedham, Mass., 1921
Anarchists
Immigrants' writings, American
Radicalism--United States--History--20th century
Sacco, Nicola, 1891-1927
Extent:
5 sheets (12 p.)
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Language:
Italian
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
The Aldino Felicani Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee Records were donated to the Boston Public Library by Aneto and Arthur Felicani, March 1979.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Accession #:
MS 2030 Box 2 F5 (4)