The Distributive Passions

Dear Josiah,

I perceive that you come, slowly, around toward my position. Our mutual correspondent sees all too well how the new harmonies are to be brought into being. Owen, it seems, will have a religion, no matter the cost to us all. I commend the Philadelphia comrades to you, and, also, Gray’s most recent Lecture. We may yet see from his pen the shape of the true social marriage. Too swiftly, I know, I must close this. Your notes on the one require more of me before I can give adequate answer. Soon, my friend. You have my promise. But affairs in Boston call, and I must answer. Meantime, tell me more of your time-money and the nature of your quarrel with Gray. Find enclosed some additional translations from the Traité. I would not force more Fourier upon you, but this I think you will find of interest. Let me know your thoughts. I will respond to all. Most sincerely,

- Cabalist