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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Aldino Felicani, [Charlestown, 1924]

1 pp 1924

Recommending to verify, before publication, that Frederick G. Katzmann and Webster Thayer were or still are customers of the Plymouth House, requesting copy of Thayer's speech at the time of the sentence, and mentioning Augusto [Rossi?] and "L'Adunata dei Refrattari".

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Aldino Felicani, [Charlestown], 1 January 1924

1 pp 1924

Sending three letters (one from Beltrando [Brini]) to be published, and asking about Sacco's health. Translation: "He is sending him three letters (from three other prisoners) to be published. They will allow the use of their names, but better not. Asks for Nicola’s health; what does the doctor say?"

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Aldino Felicani, [Charlestown], 16 December 1923

1 pp 1923

Concerning Nicola [Sacco's] health, a financial report, and the text of his self-defense. Translation: Vanzetti discusses the need to get Nicola out of prison. Comments on articles written about them in various journals."

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Aldino Felicani, [Charlestown], 18 September 1926

1 pp 1926

Concerning paragraphs to be added to the chapter "State Witness", and publication of "Background "[of the Plymouth Trial]." Translation: This is the start of a new chapter “State Witness. Don’t do this if it takes too much time. I would urge publication of “Background in the way I corrected it, because the editing by Mary [Donovan] somewhat misrepresents my thinking. At the end of the page are some notes in another handwriting (Felicani’s?) to be sure to write down dates."

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Aldino Felicani, [Charlestown], 1923?

1 pp 1923

Requesting copy of an article in "Il Popolo", and referring to a booklet published by the American Civil Liberties Association [Union?] and an article by [William Randolph?] Hearst.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Alfonsina [Brini], [Charlestown, ca. 17 June 1822]

1 pp 1822

On feeling reassured after receipt of letter from Beltrando and Lefevre [Brini]. making arrangements for them to see him, and writing to [Vincenzo] Brini.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Alfonsina [Brini], [Charlestown], 28 June 1912 [i.e. 1922]

1 pp 1912

Asking her to visit, and referring to [Elizabeth Glendower] Evans, and Judge [Louis] Brandeis.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Almeto [Fabbri], [Charlestown], 18 April 1924

1 pp 1924

Complaining about lack of visitors and asking for several favors; and referring to Mary Donovan, Alice Stone Blackwell, the Brini family, and others. Translation: “It is two times that Virginia is not admitted to see me – I wonder of this, knowing him a member of the committee. Also it is three Sundays that I have not visit and I feel sure that some friends come and were refused of admission. Virginia left ere some stuff for me, two times, among which ‘some cigars,’ he said. I have received tobacco, but no cigars. Do not forget nor delay to ask back my letter to my sister. Please; tell Mary Donovan to keep and read at her easiness all the order books which she may please. Also, please let Mrs. Alice L. Blackwell know that I am improving, saluting her, and that I will answer as soon as I can. Will you bring me – without hurry – a pint of olive oil? How our sick friend is doing? I am told that the mailing of Lotizia was stopped, is it true? I do not receive it from three weeks. Will you send a postal card to the Brini, telling them that I received their Easter card – and that I will write as soon as possible? I have not seen any more of Lucy since that time – have you had news? Yet, tell Mrs. M.D. that I received her book and that I thank her very heartily. Please, send the ajointed note to its address. Now I am thinking to have ask you to do enough things. Excuse my bothering, dear Almeto. Give my regards to all our friends – anything yet: try to have the address (for Europe) of Mrs. Elizabeth Glendower Evans and send it to me. My brotherly regards and embrace to you. P.S. I wish to see the ‘dialogue’ in the ...

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Amleto [Fabbri], [Charlestown], 24 June 1926

1 pp 1926

Asking him to find a lawyer or other competent person to study the Castellucci (a spy just released from prison) trial so that he can write about it. Translation: Speaks of Castellucci, a prisoner sentenced to 6-12 years yet released the day before, because he is an ex-court interpreter and a spy. Asks that Amleto have someone study the case and have Castellucci followed, and that he will then write about it. Note added regarding publication of the Rossi case.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Amleto [Fabbri], [Charlestown], June 1926

1 pp 1926

Referring to [James F.] Weeks' affidavit, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's rejection of [Thompson's appeal of Judge Thayer's denial of motions], and the need to stir up public opinion before election.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Beltrando Brini, Charlestown, 17 April 1922

1 pp 1922

About the values and dangers of reading books, and recommending a number of titles.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti autographed letter signed to Carissimi Compagni [Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee], [Charlestown], 23 November 1926

1 pp 1926

Discussing Prometeo Mazzanti's request for autographs and a few thoughts from Vanzetti and Sacco to be published in "Critica", and his suspicions; referring to Joseph Moro; and asking for a copy of Debs: His Authorized Life and Letters. Translation: “As I already told Morro, have received letter from Prometeo Mazzanti, Consular officer of Argentina in New York of which I am sending a copy. Vanzetti was first going to give him what he wanted, i.e., something to be published in “Critica but then realized that the anarchist publication of Buenos Aires is “La Protesta and now wonders what exactly is the tenor of “Critica and who is Prometeo Mazzanti. “Critica might have different political directions. There may be safer ways to involve Argentina. He is suspicious. Please answer soon, let me know what you find out. “The metal arrived today. The worker said that for Wednesday all will be ready. Asks him to come sometime for diner, but sympathizes that there may be better things for him to do.

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