Paul is now in Paris after sailing across the English Channel into Oostend, Belgium. He writes this note on stationary from the Hotel Montana (still in existence). He describes the beautiful town of Oostend and plans to visit the Parisian...
Relations between the sexes; Cultural relations; Military life; Military training; Military facilities; Homesickness;
Harry tells Mim that he is grateful to get so many letters from her and is very upset that he does not receive letters from his friends at the Youth Theatre. Describes his new quarters, which he shares with two friends. The three roommates...
Harry writes to Mim asking her to send the musical score of "We are the Fighting Anti-Fascists" to the newspaper New Masses. Asks Mim to make a few changes to the lyrics so it can be published in the July issue. Lyrics included.
War; War destruction & pillage; Air warfare; Air operations; Military mobilizations; Fascism; Fascists;
Harry tells Mim that he was been fighting for the last seven days and only now has the time to write. He doesn't want to discuss politics and doesn't want to be romantic about the war, but he describes the terror of war. Harry unloads on Mim an...
Military life; Communists; Politicians; Censored works;
Harry tells Mim that he is 60 kilometers from the front and is enjoying the tranquility. He is looking forward to his two days in Madrid and plans on spending his 500 pesetas in a "royal fashion." Harry reports that La Pasionaria (Dolores...
War casualties; Soldiers; Air warfare; Prisoners of war; Military mobilizations; Military officers; Nazis; Fascists;
Harry has just received a letter from Mim in response to his account of being at the front for the first time in July. He is now a hardened soldier; the planes and shells no longer bother him and dodging bullets is just a part of everyday life. ...
Travel; Homesickness; Singing; Boxing; Military discharges;
Harry describes his trip to Madrid and how the city has made him homesick for New York. He writes that their friend Bernie expects to be sent home, most likely for psychiatric reasons. Harry says that his parents are reunited and imagines it is...
Ernie tells Mim that he is doing well in Spain. He, Harry Malofsky, and Bernie Abraham have been selected as head of the [entertainment?] committee and have re-written the lyrics to "Honey-Honey;" they will present it the following night.
Paul writes to his sister that he has seen their friend Bernie Abraham and everyone at the front is doing well. Paul describes his last night in Paris and being moved by the beauty of the exposition, the lights, and the Seine.
Paul has finally received mail from his family and it has given him the mental push he need to go on. He discusses Art Wilt, a fallen comrade, and hopes Art's mother will take solace in the fact that her son died for a better world. Paul...
Letter is addressed "Salud folks." He recounts the story of Harry Malofsky being wounded at Jarama and continuing to fight for another 24 hours. Paul says that the experience has made Harry more mature. Mentions that some friends from home are...
Paul writes that he has just had "personal regards" from George Watt, courtesy of "the gang." He discusses his training and how he is ready for the front. Paul is sending a batch of Socorro Rojo Internacional books home to his family and he...
Paul tells Mim that she is right in guessing that he has finally found work that he enjoys. He describes the internal struggle that has raged all through college, his being torn between two jobs. Paul is glad that he has the opportunity to prove...
Paul tells his family how happy receiving mail makes him. He says that the men who receive newspapers or magazines are very popular on mail day, but not as popular as those who receive candy or cigarettes. Paul describes an impromptu barbecue and...
Paul writes about the disunity of the fascists, which is partly due to the propaganda being spread by Republican forces. He says that fighting amongst the fascists has been seen by some of the brigaders. Paul is glad that the brigaders are now...
Paul delivers the news of Harry Malofsky's death. He writes about Harry's work ethic, as well as the songs he wrote that will be heard throughout the world as the sound of the International Brigade. There is a censor mark over the details of...
Paul writes from aboard the "Lancastria" ocean liner. He describes his table's server, an Englishman with a thick cockney accent. Paul finds it hard to concentrate on his world politics books with so many young people on the ship. He plans to...
Paul writes a quick note to say that he will be in Oostende, Belgium, the next day. He writes that even on the immense ocean, he felt very compressed, especially without a newspaper.
Travel; Orange trees; Orange orchards; Military life;
Paul has arrived in Spain and it reminds him of New York State, but there is an abundance of orange trees. Since he has just arrived he is not sure which branch of the International Brigade he will be in, but he is sure he will fit in. Paul...
