AMERICAN OPINION An Informal Review Belmont, Massachusetts 02178 21 October 1966 Dr. Ludwig von Mises 777 West End Avenue New York, New York 10025 Dear Dr. Mises: While speaking this morning with Mr. Robert Love of Wichita, Kansas, that gentleman detailed to me your recent visit to his city, and the profound and exciting effect of that visit. He also noted that you spoke of the severe riots which presaged the coming of the collectivist state under Bismark, Hitler, Lenin, and Mao. That is fascinating fare! It makes an editor's blood race with hope. Would the great von Mises prepare an historical analysis of such riots and draw parallels with the insurrections now sweeping America? The only way to know is to ask. Will you do it in 3, 500 words for our January American Opinion ? The deadline for that one is December fifth. We will pay triple our normal rate for such an article from Ludwig von Mises; $500. Do let me know soon that you will do this vital essay. And, do not miss the excellent feature-length essay by Hans Sennholz on the Johnson Boom in the November American Opinion. It is a most effective piece, done in good style, by a man whom we greatly value as a regular contributor. Sincerely, full Scott Stanley Jr., , Managing Editor mls