... It has been admitted and
proved again and again, that the men are badly treated, that their
grievances are real--their very unanimity and standing by each other
proves it. Their demands are most moderate; and the cost in extra wages
will be saved over and over in safety, regularity, economy of working,
and public convenience. I have not had even an acknowledgment of receipt
yet, but hope to in a day or two....
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MR. H.M. HYNDMAN TO A.R. WALLACE
_9 Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster, S.W. March 14, 1912._
Dear Sir,--Everyone who knows anything of the record of modern science
in this country recognises how very much we all owe to you. It was,
therefore, specially gratifying to me that you should be so kind as to
write such a very encouraging letter on the occasion of my seventieth
birthday. I owe you sincere thanks for what you said, though I may
honestly feel that you overpraised what I have done. It has been an
uphill fight, but I am lucky in being allowed to see through the smoke
and dust of battle a vision of the promised land. The transformation
from capitalism to socialism is going on slowly under our eyes.
Again thanking you and wishing you every good wish, believe me yours
sincerely,
H.M. HYNDMAN.
* * * * *
TO MR. M.J. MURPHY
_Old Orchard, Broadstone, Dorset. August 19, 1913.
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