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Giving news of himself, and asking for news of family and friends, and referring to "[Ariel B.?] Bellondi. 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."