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Charles James Metz to the Ambassador of Great Britain, November 10, 1941

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  • In this letter of November 10, 1941, Charles James Metz writes to the Ambassador of Great Britain, John G. Winant (1889-1947). Mr. Metz sends Mr. Winant an editorial written by Dan Tompkins on the “Detroit incident”.
  • NSULTANT Charles James Metz ATLANTA, GEORGIA November the tenth Nineteen forty-one His Excellency The Ambassador of Great Britian Washington, D. C. Sirs Enclosed herewith is an editorial "dated November 6th from the Jackson County Journal, published at Sylva, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, The editor and publisher is my friend Dan Tompkins, a world war veteran. The heart and ideals of America are held most tenaciously by the folks in the country. and are expressed most clearly by the editors of country newspapers. In the country of America, away from its cities, will be found the rampart which no force contrary to American Ideals can subdue. The South is the country.part of America and Dan Tompkins has spoken for all of us regarding this Detroit ncident. With great respect. CJl!:i Enc.