[ Autographs ] EMMA GOLDMAN (1869 - 1940) Lithuanian born anarchist who led anti-war protests during the First World War. Arrested and deported under the Sedition Act for her activities. Fine content T.L.S. "E.G." 2pp. 4to., St. Tropez, June 19, 1928 to Ella Pomilia, with whom she became acquainted while serving a prison term at the Jefferson Penitentiary in Missouri in 1919. The nineteen year-old Pomilia, a fervent anarchist, was serving a prison term for possessionof explosives which she was caught transporting from Youngstown, Ohio to Chicago. Goldman commiserates with Pomilia regarding the lack of activism in the U.S. at the time and notes in part: "....Yes, my dear,it is sad that we lack able people in our movement in America. The older ones have either grown tired or have been compelled to devote their energies and ability to the struggle for existence, and so far there is no younger generation in our ranks, at least in America, to take our places...My dear, there is no hope of my getting back to the States. Recently a few people have suggested a campaign for my return.I have not discouraged them although I have no faith in it whatever. Iam quite certain that I will make no concessions to Washington, and without that I will never be re-admitted. Just now I really do not care one way or another. I know I shall fiend no peace until I get my memoirs out of my system..." Goldman then continues her letter reflecting on the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti the previous year: "...Yes, I can imagine that Mrs. Sacco felt too bruised and bleeding tokeep in the limelight after the terrible death of Sacco. Still I wouldlike to know where she is and what she and the children are doing. It will soon be a year since the ghastly murder was committed. While it is true that the memory of our two heroic comrades seems to be haunting the powers that be, the masses in the United States--too cowardly to save their lives--have probably completely forgotten the black day of their death.. The memory of the mob is fleeting. To keep it alive would require many Saccos and Vanzettis and many hideous crimes on the part of the ruling powers. But in the hearts of their comrades and of all those who glory in beautiful personalities Sacco and Vanzetti are sure to live forever. Some day even the dumb masses may wake up to the worth of our brave comrades..." Usual folds, otherwise near fine condition.