consular experts should be better oriented about who is dangerous and
who isn't.
The only pleasing feature of the whole sad story is our warm feeling
for you for all you have tried to do for us. Pleasing but, alas, making us
sad about not seeing you.
An American woman has just told me that she thinks the visas are
issued by the State Dept. but the Immigration authorities act inde
pendently. The American woman didn't have a British visa, a fact that
annoys me, for we, who are much nearer the red peril, don't seem to
be afraid of red agents entering the country. Like U.S.A. we also have
freedom of speech but of course when the shooting starts, that will
naturally be taken away as it was last war. But if I write anything more
about the shooting war I'll end the letter with too much depression.
Our love to you both and to Peter who must be a big lad now.
Orgonon
Rangeley , MaineMy dear Neill:
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August 15, 1950There cannot be any doubt that you will receive the visa al
though it may be late. I have put the most essential child subjects
to the last day of the convention, Friday, August 25, so that there is
still a chance for you to speak personally that day.
I expect your manuscript any day now. It will be essential to have it
here and to read it at the convention. Keep in touch with us. The New
York Times has brought a brief note that "passport has been refused
to you." We shall bring a correction-your visum was not refused. Keep
your chin up. I understand your depression very well. Everything will
be all right and the reason for the delay of your visum has to do with
your life work problem. Love to all of you.
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