Karl Marx

[COVERING LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES]*!

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES

7 August 1871 4, Maitland Park, Haverstock Hill, N.W.

Sir—

The note of the Journal officiel? in contradiction to The Times article on the postponement of the Versailles trials” being much commented upon by the Continental Press, the enclosed may

perhaps prove of interest for your readers.° The letter quoted is from a barrister engaged in the defence of some of the prisoners.

I am, Sir, your obedient servant,

August 3, 1871.— Ed.

6 “Paris is once more busy...”, The Times, No. 27128, July 29, 1871.— Ed. © See this volume, pp. 389-90.— Ed.