BRACERS Record Detail for 132704

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Collection code
RA3
Source if not BR
Internet print from K. Blackwell
Recipient(s)
[ ]
Sender(s)
BR
Date
1916/01/01
Full date (Estimate)
1916/01/01
Form of letter
ALS
Pieces
1
BR's address code (if sender)
LRC
Notes and topics

BR thanks the recipient for the gift of The Spiritual Maxims of Angelus Silesius. The letter was offered for sale in Oct. 2022 at by Blackwell's Rare Books, for US2285.81 at https://www.abebooks.com/Autograph-Letter-signed-reference-wartime-pacifism/31305248554/bd.

See record 3141 for a slip of paper from the unnamed donor in Russell’s Library copy of the book.

Transcription

BR TO [ ], 1 JAN. 1916
BRACERS 132704. ALS. Internet print
Proofread by K. Blackwell


34 Russell Chambers, Bury Str., W.C.
1 January 19161

Dear Sir

Please allow me, though rather late, to thank you most sincerely for sending me The spiritual maxims of Angelus Silesius. I read them at once, with the greatest appreciation, and I meant to write at once, but pressure of work led me to put it off. I was glad of the word of encouragement you sent with it.2 It is hard to keep the spirit alive in these times, and it helps to know of others who have not let hatred overwhelm them.

Yours truly
Bertrand Russell.

  • 1

    document] Proofread against an enhanced digital copy of the original letter.

  • 2

    [word of encouragement] A handwritten note reading "From one who admires your work in philosophy, and your stand for peace" was inserted between pp. 14-15 of Henry Bett's book.

Permission
Everyone
Image
Transcription Public Access
Yes
Record no.
132704
Record created
Oct 08, 2022
Record last modified
May 16, 2026
Created/last modified by
blackwk