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The Community Church, Park Avenue and Thirty-Fourth Street, New York City.—Congratulates him on his election victory over Winston Churchill.

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The Community Church, Park Avenue and Thirty-Fourth Street, New York City
December 7th, 1923

Dear Mr. Pethick-Lawrence:

Hurrah! I am overjoyed at the great news this morning of your election to Parliament. And over Winston Churchill! What a smashing victory! That son of Marlborough must wish that he was back in the days of his great ancestor, when the laboring people had better manners.

Reports indicate that Baldwin and his cohorts got a defeat that they will not soon forget. I wonder what the future holds?

With congratulations and all best wishes, I remain

Very sincerely yours,
John Haynes Holmes

Mrs.† F. W. Pethick-Lawrence,
11 Old Square,
Lincoln’s Inn,
London, W.C.2, England

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† Sic.

Thanks him for his letter (2/54). The presence of Churchill drew attention to the contest from all over the country. Reflects on the uncertainty of the current situation.

The Community Church, Park Avenue and Thirty-Fourth Street, New York City.—Thanks him for a photograph. Is delighted by the Labour Party’s election victory.

The Community Church, Park Avenue and Thirty-Fourth Street, New York City.—Thanks him for writing so promptly on his arrival in the United States. Has arranged for him to address a forum.

(The parcel, which contained food, was received in London on 12 Apr. 1948.)

The Community Church, Study, 10 Park Avenue, New York 16, New York.—Discusses references to the Pethick-Lawrences in Pyarelal Nayyar’s Mahatma Gandhi. Is writing his autobiography.

The Community Church, Study, 10 Park Avenue, New York 16, New York.—Asks after Frederick Hankinson, who has not replied to his letter about the Hungarian situation.

The Community Church, Study, 10 Park Avenue, New York 16, New York.—Sends good wishes on his forthcoming marriage.

Thanks him for his letter (congratulating him on his marriage; see 2/60). Has known Helen since she was a suffragette.

The Community Church, Study, 10 Park Avenue, New York 16, New York.—Is pleased that women are to be admitted to the House of Lords. Has nearly finished his autobiography.

The Community Church, Study, 10 Park Avenue, New York 16, New York.—Looks forward to the admission of women to the House of Lords.

11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—The Bill enabling women to be made life peers has not yet been passed (see 2/62), but no substantial opposition is expected. Helen’s daughter has given birth to a girl.

The Community Church, Study, 10 Park Avenue, New York 16, New York.—Is glad to receive news from him. He celebrated his eightieth birthday this year, but was injured by a fall. Has received a letter from Hankinson. Sends birthday greetings.