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HOUSE OF COMMONS

29th March 1935

My dear John

Congratulations on your appointment. I saw you taking a survey of the House from your accustomed seat, but could not leave the bench to felicitate you.

We shall miss you very much in the House, for although you spoke seldom, your influence was pervading and you will leave a gap which will not be easy to fill in the scanty ranks of those who are to a large extent above the battle.

I hope you will have an enjoyable and prosperous time in Canada. I think that there are some interesting movements of thought among the younger men there who want something more than "main street".

With all good wishes

Yours truly

C.R. Attlee