Vachel Lindsay to Jane Addams, April 9, 1917

April 9, 1917.

My Dear Friend:

What shall I do? This war breaks my heart. Send me what you have written since Bryan enlisted -- for instance. Are you with Bryan?

Do you accept President Wilson's war message on its face value? Is that final with you?

I hate a hyphenated American. I hate war. But I owe no one in Europe a grudge. I would rather be shot than shoot anybody. If I had been in Congress I would have voted with Miss Rankin and would have considered it a sufficient reason to say "I will not vote for war till she does."

Please write me a tract, or send a clipping. With all respect

Nicholas Vachel Lindsay