Spencer Heath Archive

Item 103

Pencil notes by Heath for a letter to John S. Codman

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Dear Mr. Codman:

     As one for many years inspired by the libertarian philosophy of Henry George (despite his dependence on governmental coercion for its application), I am sending to you at this time not only the usual Season’s Greeting but also a 26-page booklet of mine that is addressed to the rationality — to the head more than to the heart — of those who trust Liberty and would follow her. This review of Henry George’s Progress & Poverty is only incidentally an exposé of the fallacious economics of Henry George and his political “remedy.” This was done with emotional reluctance and under rational necessity. Its purpose is only to clear the way and arrest attention to the positive contribution ..