23. K. Marx. To the Editor of The Eastern Post

Sir,— In The National Reformer of January 7th, Mr. Charles Bradlaugh says:

"We only meant to allege that Dr. Marx had, in former times, given information to his own Government."⁽¹⁾

I simply declare that this is a calumny, as ridiculous as it is infamous. I call upon Mr. Bradlaugh to publish any fact that could afford him even the slightest pretext for his statement. For his personal tranquility I add that he shall not be "challenged".

I am, Sir, yours obediently,

Karl Marx January 16th

First published in The Eastern Post, Reproduced from the newspaper No. 173, January 20, 1872

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Endnotes

(1) C. Bradlaugh, "Rough Notes and Readings", The National Reformer, No. 1, January 7, 1872.— Ed.