April 3rd

My dear Mahon

Thanks for your letter & explanation; I have no sort of quarrel with you, though I disagree with your tactics partly: I don't want to contend with any one whom I believe to be sincere in pushing any side of socialism or even democracy; if I have had any contention with persons whom I believe to be genuine it has been because I have wanted the S.L. not to be swamped with the general flood of opportunism, which I will not deny is necessary. Outside the League I have no contention with any one who is attacking the present society: inside I must contend though mostly in a friendly way against those who would make the League parliamentary & opportunist. 

You no doubt will be ready to admit that you have made some mistake in your northern propaganda, and I believe on the other hand that you have done much service in agitation there. I am glad to hear that you are going to get to your work (grind) as I don't see how the party can pay for agitators & organizers from its present poverty. About Keir Hardy I know nothing: his candidature will only be useful I think for raising a rumpus and splitting the liberal party. 

Wishing you luck in all ways.

I am Yours fraternally

William Morris

P.S. If ever you come up to town I shall be glad to see you