[London], 16 April 1894 
H. W. Lee. Secretary 
Social Democratic Federation 

Dear Comrade, 

Both you and the party who suggested to you the idea of my lecturing for 
you, *°' must have been aware that I have so far made it a rule not to lecture 
anywhere. But apart from that, I find myself in a peculiar position with 
regard to you, that is, if I rightly understand your letter, the Social 
Democratic Federation. “ 

You cannot ignore that for a long series of years and up to a comparatively 
recent period, Justice, the organ of the S.D.F., has constantly attacked me and 
brought all sorts of charges against me. While no attempt has ever been made 
to prove these charges, they have never been withdrawn. Nor has the S.D.F. 
ever disclaimed any responsibility for what Justice wrote. In consequence I 
have been compelled to keep entirely aloof from the S.D.F. and do not see 
how I can change my attitude unless that difficulty is entirely removed. 

Yours faithfully, 

F.E.