Sheean will forward Mrs. Lardner's cheque to Jim, along with chocolate and books. She commiserates with Mrs. Lardner, as her own son has gone to fight in Spain.
Mrs. Lardner tells her sister she is keeping busy with Jim being away. She went into New York to watch a big fight and afterwards, spent the evening at the Stork Club. She says that she finds it hard to sit still because she is so anxious, knowing...
Military training; Political issues; Politics & government;
Jim tells his brother that in the two months he has been in the Lincoln Battalion, he has not seen a single day of fighting. Nonetheless, he spends his time practicing infantry techniques. Jim says that he can't give Ring the inside scoop on the...
Communism; Politics & government; Political parties; Fourth of July celebrations; Fruit; Olive trees;
Jim writes to his mother about her feelings on communism. He tells her about the communist ideology and that communists are not violent, unless the government has been forcibly overthrown. He thinks she has not given Soviet Russia the credit it...
Military life; Postal service; Newspapers; Champagne (Wine); Parties; Military training; Military education;
Jim writes to his mother that mail is slow and it is better for him to read the Daily Worker newspaper to get news about the International Brigade. Jim has written an article in the Volunteer for Liberty about what families in the United States can...
