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Baltimore workers typed resolution (copy) to Webster Thayer, Baltimore, Md., [August 1927]

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Barbara Randall autograph note signed to Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee, Boston, Mass., August 6, 1927

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti Alice Stone Blackwell, [Charlestown], 22 March 1927

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Referring to translation of brief on exceptions, and Theodore Debs.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti [Elizabeth Glendower Evans], [Charlestown], 3 March 1927

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Concerning pains, joys and happiness.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti and Nicola Sacco. typed letter (copy) to [Harry W.L.] Dana, the Death House, 22 August 1927

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Regarding Rosa and Luigia's visit, Justices Holmes and Louis Brandeis and appeal to Justice Stone, and his desire that their suffering and tragedy be remembered.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autograph letter signed to Comrades and Friends, [Charlestown], 24 December 1926

1 pp 1926

Reviewing events of recent months, and discussing various articles. In Italian. Written for publication in "L'Adunata del Refrattari". Translation: He talks about a series of articles written by Giuseppe G. Leary in the New York “World, gives titles of six article headings. Translator’ note: Vanzetti now starts a review of the last few months.] On 13 September 1926 began motion for a review of the case. “Thompson was magnificent. Thayer senile... Tomney young, cynical... The press claims impartiality; we have no illusions. 23 October 1926. Fourth and probably last decision of Thayer, just like the earlier ones. “Then your powerful protest ... He must explain the situation which is very difficult. The defense turned to the State Supreme Court who were not prepared to act. Vanzetti talks of arguments back and forth between Thompson and Thayer. Agitations, new committees, sub-committees were formed – protests in large cities, petitions. Explains that Fuller doesn’t want to interfere now when case is in Supreme Court, but will give it careful attention when it comes before him. In a.m. of 6 November, the Governor aboard the S.S. France received letter signed by 30 editors and other press requesting the removal of Thayer from the case. Vanzetti quotes from the letter. The Governor responded in same way as always. Vanzetti summarizes more about various efforts on his behalf. “Most surprising of all ... is attitude of capitalist press. A fiery editorial by the New York “World was reprinted by the Boston “Herald and accompanied by a favorable editorial there. He lists all the categories of persons who are now speaking up for them “in the name of conscience. Points out that the press is now critical of Thayer. On the 19th the Sabbath, Illinois, “Democrat presented a resolution on their behalf in Congress. Pages 9-12 discuss various articles (one by the Forensic Association of Worcester, another about Bushnell. Another which refers to frank B. Hall, the ex-Chairman of the State Republican Committee). In all instances the arguments presented in these articles are quoted at some length and then commented on. Page 13. Vanzetti quotes from letter to the editor of the Boston “Herald by Willard L. Sperry. Pages 14-16. Vanzetti quotes at length all the points of the argument presented by Storey whose views were printed in the “Herald. Vanzetti answers each of the points, getting more and more excited. Talks about Medeiros, also with great excitement. “We must be killed for the sake of Thayer and Co. “Miserabill. Page 17. “My long and boring account is completed. Exhorts his friends to courage. “Also in the name of il buon Nicola, I send you brotherly greetings, Yours for liberty. Footnote: If Nicola has written , change this. P.S. They tell me that the Department of Justice is bombarded daily by protests... they don’t even forward them... but threw them away."

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autograph letter to Elizabeth Glendower Evans, [Charlestown], 15 February 1927

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Wishing her well after hearing that she broke her ankle.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autograph letter to Friends and Comrades [Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee], [Charlestown], 1 January 1927

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Thanking them for their holiday greetings, gifts, and support. From Vanzetti and Sacco. Postscript, in Italian, saying that the letter should appear in the "Official Bulletin of the Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee of Boston".

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autograph note signed to Friends of the Committee, Charlestown, Mass., [August 4?, 1927]

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter (draft) to Comrades and Friends, [Charlestown], 3 June 1926

1 pp 1926

Regarding the denial of the motion for a new trial by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and Judge Webster Thayer's determination to see them dead. (Page 3 missing.) Signed: "Paris il Nemico". Together with Vanzetti's autographed letter, in Italian, to comrades, friends, and workers, dated 30 June 1926. At head of both letters: "Guardando la realtà negli occhi per acrutarne le incognite e fare della storia". Translation: “Looking reality in the eye, so as to scrutinize the unknown and make history. “They told you that our case was in the hands of the great and honest Supreme Court of Massachusetts, that in the interest of our case, liberty and justice was not done in the courts, you be quiet and not protest – although you knew that justice was not done in the courts, you kept silent, your silence was interpreted as disinterest – we were denied a retrial – our enemies thinking us alone carried out their blood-thirsty desires . .. the people are destined to rise, but for now are chained to poverty, persecution, pain... The day after the death sentence, May 13, 1926, we wrote a letter which you called ‘The Testimony of the Deathbound,’ followed... if this had happened earlier justice would have been done.... 3 things the oppressor hold sacred; his money; his privilege, his skin [interrupted by missing page 3]. Experience tells us that the liberty of a prisoner condemned to death depends on the decision of the judge and the State/Federal executive powers. We will give you the highlights of the case, and then tell you what we think is needed to obtain final victory or honorable defeat. Do not delude yourselves. Although certain facts may give you hope for us, do not be deluded. Thayer means our death. Ask rather upon whom our life depend: Judge Webster Thayer. He wants us dead, will not protect our rights ..."

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter (incomplete) to [Luigi] Bertoni, Dedham, 28 May 1927

1 pp 1927

Acknowledging receipt of both the Italian and French May 1st special issue of "Il Risveglio [anarchinoi], supplement of the Réveil Anarchiste"] containing his three letters to him, the death sentence, etc.; and discussing the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's denial of the Medeiros motion (5 April 1927), Judge Webster Thayer sentencing them to death (9 April 1927), and the inhumanity of Thayer and the other judges.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter (incomplete) to Raffaele [Schiavina], Dedham, 7 May 1927

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Reviewing recent events and decisions relating to the case, and exposing the constant refusal, on the part of the judges and prosecution, to consider any evidence or testimony favorable to Sacco and himself.

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Baltimore workers typed resolution (copy) to Webster Thayer, Baltimore, Md., [August 1927]

Barbara Randall autograph note signed to Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee, Boston, Mass., August 6, 1927

Bartolomeo Vanzetti Alice Stone Blackwell, [Charlestown], 22 March 1927

Bartolomeo Vanzetti [Elizabeth Glendower Evans], [Charlestown], 3 March 1927

Bartolomeo Vanzetti and Nicola Sacco. typed letter (copy) to [Harry W.L.] Dana, the Death House, 22 August 1927

Bartolomeo Vanzetti autograph letter signed to Comrades and Friends, [Charlestown], 24 December 1926

Bartolomeo Vanzetti autograph letter to Elizabeth Glendower Evans, [Charlestown], 15 February 1927

Bartolomeo Vanzetti autograph letter to Friends and Comrades [Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee], [Charlestown], 1 January 1927

Bartolomeo Vanzetti autograph note signed to Friends of the Committee, Charlestown, Mass., [August 4?, 1927]

Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter (draft) to Comrades and Friends, [Charlestown], 3 June 1926

Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter (incomplete) to [Luigi] Bertoni, Dedham, 28 May 1927

Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter (incomplete) to Raffaele [Schiavina], Dedham, 7 May 1927