Thomas Mann an Bernard P. Wolbarst, New York World’s Fair, Administration Building, New York City

Freut sich zu hören, dass W. ›This Peace‹ gefallen hat. Nimmt Stellung zu Englands Haltung gegenüber Russland: »I believe that the ruling classes in Great Britain do not so much fear Russia as the spread of communism to their shores. It is inevitable that men and women, who are dependent for their existence upon a continuation of the capitalistic system, should view with terror any system which might be expected to destroy their property and power.« Erklärt sich gern bereit, W.s Exemplar von ›This Peace‹ zu signieren, sofern er es ihm per Post zustellt.