Eaton thanks BR for his letter of 21 May. He encloses two press items reflecting the opinion against the reactionary forces "... that are seeking to throttle freedom of speech." The first is an article from the Chicago Daily News, "Up to Congress to Check Walter", 26 May. The second clipping is a political cartoon in the 23 May edition of The Providence Journal, depicting Eaton's criticism of Hoover and the public reaction.

"This so called committee on un-American activities of the House and the FBI are leading influences here in fomenting fear and hatred of the Russians. The animus is obvious, since both the committee and the FBI have a vested interest in preserving the appearance of the imminent danger from the Communists in the United States."

Eaton asks BR if he would consider making a statement to the House of Lords, for release to the World Press, "... to express indignation over the dastardly attack here on Professor Thirring?"