My dear Miss Addams:
Some of us here in Los Angeles are very much interested in the report we have heard concerning Mme. Schwimmer and the fact that she has been refused her naturalization papers.
Mr. S. G. Pandit, the somewhat distinguished attorney of Hindu birth, who became a naturalized American some fifteen years ago and who has practiced at the California bar for several years, wishes to offer his services without expense to plead the case for Mme. Schwimmer, if she would like to have him do so. He would be willing to leave California for as long a time as is necessary, and come to Chicago or Washington or wherever he would be required, asking only money enough to pay his expenses for the trip and while gone, but no extra remuneration for himself. The reason he offers to do this is because, as perhaps you know, after he had held his own naturalization papers for fourteen years, his citizenship was challenged by the government itself, and he pleaded the case straight [through] all the courts to the Supreme Court of the United States, and won. Because of the exhaustive study he made of all phases of the matter and the enormous mass of material which he compiled, he feels that perhaps he would be able to be of real assistance in the case of Mme. Schwimmer; and being also himself a genuine pacifist, he is anxious to be of service and place his knowledge at the disposal of someone needing it in a similar instance.
Pardon us for imposing on your time in this matter, but we do not know how to get in touch with Mme. Schwimmer directly; but knowing your personal association with her and understanding that she is located in Chicago, we shall appreciate it if you will serve as an intermediary and let her know of Mr. Pandit's desire to help.
A communication may be sent to Mr. S. G. Pandit directly, at 5135 Range View Ave., Los Angeles; or to me at this address above, if you prefer.
Incidentally, you may be interested to know that the little group to whom you lent your presence in Los Angeles last spring, at the organization of our branch of the Women's International League, have been able to project three educational lecture courses this fall, beside a monthly dinner meeting. A draft of program is enclosed. Thank you for your help in launching the group.
Very cordially yours,
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