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Letters to Editors of Newspapers/Magazines

The Late Charles Johnston

LTTE/ by Henry Bedinger Mitchell, NY Times, October, 1931

To the Editor of the New York Times: The Time’s notice of the life and work of the late Charles Johnston, intended as it was… Read More »The Late Charles Johnston

The Priestess of Isis and her Accusers

LTTE/ by Charles Johnston with Vera Johnston, , The Irish Theosophist, March, 1895

To the Editor of THE IRISH THEOSOPHIST. Dear Sir.,—Wide publicity having recently been given to attacks on the late Mme. Blavatsky, will you be so… Read More »The Priestess of Isis and her Accusers

On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy

Editorial/Letter(s)/LTTE/Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge with H. S. Olcott, , The Irish Theosophist, The Pacific Theosophist, The Path, The Vahan, Various Sources, March, 1894 to August, 1895 [Compilation]

[Note: The following collection includes various writings on “The Judge Case,” the Vice-Presidency and the Resolution of Autonomy of “The Theosophical Society in America.” These… Read More »On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy

Two Letters to the Editor of the N.Y. Times

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1892

Will you permit me to correct the statement of Mr. J. R. Perry in your issue of the 3rd that Madame Blavatsky appointed as her… Read More »Two Letters to the Editor of the N.Y. Times

Tenets of Theosophy

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, The Washington Post, March, 1891

EDITOR POST: In your issue of March 8, Prof. Merwin-Marie Snell, of the Catholic University of America, answers my short and inadequate reply to his… Read More »Tenets of Theosophy

“Madame Blavatsky’s Income”

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, Chicago Evening Journal, June, 1889

Will you give place for a small act of justice? In your issue of June 15, Rev. David Swing has an article entitled “A New… Read More »“Madame Blavatsky’s Income”

“Reply to the Attack on Madame Blavatsky”

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, The Golden Gate, June, 1889

EDITOR OF GOLDEN GATE: In view of the Coues-Collins attack upon Theosophy and Mme. Blavatsky, I wish to say: I have read, and do now… Read More »“Reply to the Attack on Madame Blavatsky”

Hindu Theosophy and Professor Buchanan

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, Religio-Philosophical Journal, April, 1889

To the Editor of the Religio-Philosophical Journal: Will you permit me to say a few words about Prof. J. Rodes Buchanan’s articles in your valuable… Read More »Hindu Theosophy and Professor Buchanan

Classification of Principles

LTTE/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, September, 1887

[Note: for some background, see: Classification of “Principles”] It seems a pity that the time and energies of our brothers should be employed in a… Read More »Classification of Principles

Matters Touching Theosophy

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, Religio-Philosophical Journal, May, 1886

To the Editor of the Religio-Philosophical Journal: Will you permit me to say a few words in regard to some correspondence I notice in your… Read More »Matters Touching Theosophy

The So-Called Exposé of Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, The Index, March, 1886

Editors of the Index: Will you give me a little space in your valuable paper for a few words regarding the so-called exposé of Madame… Read More »The So-Called Exposé of Madame Blavatsky

Isis Unveiled and the Visishtadvaita

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1886

Sir,—“R. R.” attempts in the October number of our Magazine to prove that I have taught in Isis Unveiled substantially the doctrine of Viśiṣṭādvaita, to which view… Read More »Isis Unveiled and the Visishtadvaita

[Letter From H. P. Blavatsky to the Editor of Rebus]

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Ребус (Rebus), September, 1885

Dear Sir: In No. 30 of your interesting journal, on page 276, under “Brief Notes,” I find the following, regarding my arrival in Europe: “It… Read More »[Letter From H. P. Blavatsky to the Editor of Rebus]

Mr. Arthur Lillie

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Light, October, 1884

[Note: for background, see “Mr. A. Lillie’s Delusions” among other articles.] To the Editor of “Light.” Sir,—When, in my answer to Mr. Arthur Lillie’s “Delusions,”… Read More »Mr. Arthur Lillie

The Theosophical Society in India

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1884

[Note: for background, see the history of the conspiracy of the Coulombs against H. P. Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society.] To the Editor of The Times.… Read More »The Theosophical Society in India

Mr. A. Lillie’s Delusions

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Light, August, 1884

To the Editor of Light. Sir,— I write to rectify the many mistakes—if they are, indeed, only “mistakes”—in Mr. Lillie’s last letter that appeared in Light of August 2nd,… Read More »Mr. A. Lillie’s Delusions

My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Scientifique d'Études Psychologiques, December, 1883 [Translated from the original French]

[For some background, see: “A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy”] In the August Bulletin the esteemed “Fellow of the Theosophical Society” promised the reader proof “That if… Read More »My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini

[An Appeal to Honest and Honorable Foes]

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Epiphany, December, 1883

Letter to the Editor by H.P.B. [Note: for background, see “The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders”] Dear Sir, In the wide Missionary world… Read More »[An Appeal to Honest and Honorable Foes]

Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Light, October, 1883

To the Editor of Light. “Bottom. Let me play the lion . . . I will roar, that I will do any man’s heart good to… Read More »Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic

“Oppressed Widowhood” in America

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Philosophic Inquirer, July, 1883

Having read an article signed with the above pseudonym in The Philosophic Inquirer of July 1st, in which the hapless condition of the Hindu widow is so… Read More »“Oppressed Widowhood” in America

Theosophy and Spiritism: Explanations Relative to the Controversy on Occultism

Article/LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Scientifique d'Études Psychologiques, May, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)] [Translated from the original French]

To Mr. Fauvety, President of the Scientific Society for Psychological Studies. Mr. President, The monthly Bulletin of the Society of which you are the President, issue of April, 1883,… Read More »Theosophy and Spiritism: Explanations Relative to the Controversy on Occultism

Corrections Concerning the Controversy on Occultism

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Scientifique d'Études Psychologiques, May, 1883 [Translated from the original French]

We have received from Mme Blavatsky a letter dated from Madras, April 17. In this letter, the eminent Secretary of the Theosophical Society and Editor… Read More »Corrections Concerning the Controversy on Occultism

The Freethinkers’ “Salvation Army”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Philosophic Inquirer, November, 1882

To the Editor of The Philosophic Inquirer. My dear Colleague and Brother,—I do not generally read the Thinker (an Anglo-Tamil Journal), the “crusader against superstition,… Read More »The Freethinkers’ “Salvation Army”

Sympathy for Mr. Charles Bradlaugh

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Philosophic Inquirer, September, 1882

To the Editor of The Philosophic Inquirer. My dear Sir and Brother,—I was very ill for the last two or three weeks, and could not… Read More »Sympathy for Mr. Charles Bradlaugh

“C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled

LTTE/ by A. O. Hume with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, September, 1882 [Notes by H. P. Blavatsky]

To the Editor of the Theosophist. Dear Madame, I cannot say that, to me, the explanation furnished at page 288 of the last number of… Read More »“C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled

The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Mirror, August, 1882

Sir—Notwithstanding our protest that there is no Theosophical Society at Ghazipore, I am surprised to find that, in your issue of the 10th instant, you… Read More »The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore

Sympathy from the Founders of the Theosophical Society

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Philosophic Inquirer, July, 1882

To the Editor, Philosophic Inquirer. My dear Sir and Brother,—I send you the enclosed letter from Colonel Olcott—who has just left for Ceylon—to be inserted… Read More »Sympathy from the Founders of the Theosophical Society

[Defense of the Adepts, H.P.B. and the T.S.]

LTTE/ by A. P. Sinnett, Bombay Gazette, April, 1882

[Note: the following was A. P. Sinnett’s response to the following statement made by the Editor of the Bombay Gazette: “. . . The assurance… Read More »[Defense of the Adepts, H.P.B. and the T.S.]

We Stand Corrected

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, April, 1882

To the Editor of The Bombay Gazette: Sir,—Since you refuse publishing my long letter, will you kindly insert this one—merely to correct two grave mistakes… Read More »We Stand Corrected

A Letter from Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Statesman and Friend of India, December, 1881

Sir,—In the course of your remarks you have made in your issue of the 17th, on the letter of my solicitors, Messrs. Sanderson and Company,… Read More »A Letter from Madame Blavatsky

“The Knight Without Reproach or Fear”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, December, 1881

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir,—Since you were kind enough to republish in your paper of the 6th instant an article from the… Read More »“The Knight Without Reproach or Fear”

The Theosophist and Arya Samajist

Editorial/LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1881

In the August number of The Theosophist there appeared a short paragraph announcing the death of Pandit Shraddha Ram of Jallunder, Puñjab. Several friends and… Read More »The Theosophist and Arya Samajist

The Theosophist in Ceylon

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, New York Sun, August, 1881

To the Editor of the Sun— Sir: In The Sun you notice a paper published in Ceylon by the Theosophical Society, but I am sure… Read More »The Theosophist in Ceylon

Madame Blavatsky on “The Himalayan Brothers”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), August, 1881

Sir— “On the authority of an adept” (?) “they” (the Theosophists and Madame Blavatsky) “are all mediums under the influence of the lower spirits.” Such… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on “The Himalayan Brothers”

The Year 1881 (2)

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, April, 1881

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir,—The Methodist organs are very fond of me. So foolishly fond, I am afraid, that rarely a month passes… Read More »The Year 1881 (2)

The Year 1881

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, March, 1881

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir,—I believe very few of the millions who began three months since to date their letters “1881” ever… Read More »The Year 1881

A Berlin Mare’s Nest

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, March, 1881

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir—All Europe and America were set laughing over the honest indignation of an Italian critic, who reviewing Mark… Read More »A Berlin Mare’s Nest

[A Response to a Slanderous Attack]

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Amrita Bazar Patrika, March, 1881

Sir.—It appears that the Editor (or Editors?) of that scurrilous English paper at Lahore, the (un) Civil and (more cowardly than) Military Gazette—inasmuch as it… Read More »[A Response to a Slanderous Attack]

The Study of Russian by Indian Officers

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1881

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir:––In The Pioneer of February 19th, there is a letter from Mr. Walter T. Lyall, H.B.M.’s Consul at… Read More »The Study of Russian by Indian Officers

What is Theosophy? (Qu’est-ce Que la Théosophie?)

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, November, 1880 [Translation from the original French]

Bombay, August 5, 1880. To Monsieur Charles Fauvety, president of the Society for Psychological Studies, Paris. Very Honored Sir And President, Your esteemed letter of… Read More »What is Theosophy? (Qu’est-ce Que la Théosophie?)

Occult Phenomena

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, October, 1880

Sir, In the issue of the 19th instant of your worthy contemporary, I find over two columns devoted to the doubtful glorification, but mostly to… Read More »Occult Phenomena

Letter to the Editor, of the “Bombay Review”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, September, 1880

To the Editor, SIR,— Would you oblige me by giving a wider publicity than it would otherwise receive to the following reply which I have… Read More »Letter to the Editor, of the “Bombay Review”

Madame Blavatsky on the Theosophical Society at Bombay

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Mirror, September, 1880

To the Editor of the Indu-Prakash. SIR,— In your issue of August 30th, I find you commenting on certain “strange reports” about the Theosophical Society,… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on the Theosophical Society at Bombay

The Theosophists at Maligawa

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Ceylon Times, June, 1880

Sir,—May I hope to be allowed the same number of lines in the columns of your valuable paper, for the refutation of a mis-statement—misled no… Read More »The Theosophists at Maligawa

Madame Blavatsky and Her Opinions

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Ceylon Observer, May, 1880

Mme. H. P. Blavatsky, who “professes to be a Buddhist,” and who—thinks the Observer—had better explain the outrageous deception of professing to have willed one… Read More »Madame Blavatsky and Her Opinions

Letter from India

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Ру́сский ве́стник (Russian Messenger), May, 1880 [Translated from the original Russian]

Poona, 18 February, 1880. Some twenty years ago, as a warning, there was exhibited in triumphant procession all over India, Nâna-Sâhib, locked in an iron… Read More »Letter from India

Armenians

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, January, 1880

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The London Economist of a recent date, in an article headed “What England has inflicted upon India,” and copied in most of… Read More »Armenians

Letter to the Editor of “The Banner of Light”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, December, 1879

Bombay, India. To the Editor of The Banner of Light: In your issue of Oct. 4th, in the “London Spiritual Notes” from your special correspondent,… Read More »Letter to the Editor of “The Banner of Light”

Letter of Madame Blavatsky—Dr. Rotura’s Discovery

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, December, 1879 [Translation from the original French]

You do not write to us any more then? And to diversify your Parisian amusements you demolish me in the Revue. Very good, I have… Read More »Letter of Madame Blavatsky—Dr. Rotura’s Discovery

Echoes from India: What is Hindu Spiritualism?

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, October, 1879

To the Editor of the Banner of Light: Phenomena in India, beside the undoubted interest they offer in themselves, and, apart from their great variety,… Read More »Echoes from India: What is Hindu Spiritualism?

Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, September, 1879 [Translated from the original French]

The article entitled: “Final Reflexions of an Oriental,” which is addressed to me in the June number of La Revue Spirite, demands a reply. As… Read More »Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani

Correspondence: Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), July, 1879

Sir,—Be so kind as to make room in your next issue for this indignant protest of mine. Speaking of me in your leading article of… Read More »Correspondence: Madame Blavatsky

Letter to the Editor of the Indu Prakash

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, June, 1879

Madame H. P. Blavatsky writes as follows to the editor of the Indu Prakash: Ever since my arrival here, in February, with an hospitality and persistence worthy… Read More »Letter to the Editor of the Indu Prakash

The Theosophists and Their Opponents

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Amrita Bazar Patrika, June, 1879

Sir,—I pray you to give me, in your Calcutta paper, space enough to reply to the mendacious comments of one of your religious neighbours upon… Read More »The Theosophists and Their Opponents

Buddhist Priests and the Title “Reverend”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Madras Times, May, 1879

To the Editor, Sir,—My writing is prompted by the legitimate curiosity of a foreigner, who is studying the value of English words and their relative… Read More »Buddhist Priests and the Title “Reverend”

Harichandra Chintamon

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Native Opinion, May, 1879

Sir,—In compliance with your request of April 2nd to inform you of the total amount of money sent by order of the Council, from New… Read More »Harichandra Chintamon

Madame Blavatsky [On Her Contempt for Titles]

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, May, 1879

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette: Sir,—On the very day of my return from a month’s travel, I am shown by the American Consul two… Read More »Madame Blavatsky [On Her Contempt for Titles]

[Reply to:] “Madame Blavatsky”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), March, 1879

Sir,—If my memory has not altogether evaporated under the combined influences of this blazing Indian sun, and the frequent misconstructions of your correspondents, there occurred,… Read More »[Reply to:] “Madame Blavatsky”

The Retort Courteous

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Spectator, March, 1879

There is a story current among the Yankees of a small schoolboy, who, having been thrashed by a bigger fellow and being unable to hit… Read More »The Retort Courteous

The Indian “Public” and Theosophy

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Spectator, March, 1879

To the Editor of The Indian Spectator. Before entering upon the main question that compels me to ask you kindly to accord me space in your… Read More »The Indian “Public” and Theosophy

The Real Madame, H. P. Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, October, 1878

One of our many friends, a distinguished writer and publicist, received a letter about the Theosophists from one of his confrères in America (United States);… Read More »The Real Madame, H. P. Blavatsky

Parting Words from Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Religio-Philosophical Journal, July, 1878

Dear Sir,—So far, as I can at present foresee, this will be the last time I shall ask you to print anything over my—to many… Read More »Parting Words from Madame Blavatsky

Letter to the Editor of “L’Opinione Nazionale”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, L'Opinione Nazionale (Firenze), June, 1878 [Translated from the original Italian]

Our Correspondence. New York. My dear Editor,—I am sending to you the New York Echo—our local Organ for Secret Societies. It will be, I believe,… Read More »Letter to the Editor of “L’Opinione Nazionale”

The Todas

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), April, 1878

[Note: for some background, see “Isis Unveiled and the Todas.” The following article was preceded by a letter from Capt. O’Grady to H.P.B. which can… Read More »The Todas

Isis Unveiled and the Todas

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), April, 1878

To the Editor of The Spiritualist. Sir,—I have read the communications of “H.M.” in your paper of the 8th inst [p. 110].1 I would not have mentioned… Read More »Isis Unveiled and the Todas

Madame Blavatsky on Indian Metaphysics

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), March, 1878

Sir,—Two peas in the same pod are the traditional symbol of mutual resemblance, and the time-honoured simile forced itself upon me when I read the… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on Indian Metaphysics

The Knout

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Religio-Philosophical Journal, March, 1878

Mr. Editor:—I have read some of the assaults upon Colonel Olcott and myself, that have appeared in the Journal. Some have amused me, others I have… Read More »The Knout

Dr. Slade’s Final Triumph

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, March, 1878

To the Editor of the Banner of Light: I have just received from the Hon. Alexander Aksakoff, of St. Petersburg, a letter dated February 7th, the… Read More »Dr. Slade’s Final Triumph

A Society Without a Dogma

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), February, 1878

Times have greatly changed since the winter of 1875-6, when the establishment of the Theosophical Society caused the grand army of American Spiritualists to wave… Read More »A Society Without a Dogma

Madame Blavatsky on the Views of the Theosophists

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), February, 1878

Sir,—Permit an humble Theosophist to appear for the first time in your columns, to say a few words in defence of our beliefs. I see… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on the Views of the Theosophists

The Author of Isis Unveiled Defends the Validity of Her Masonic Patent

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Franklin Register, February, 1878

[Note: for some background, see “Honours to Madame Blavatsky,” by Charles Sotheran, Banner of Light, February 2, 1878; H.P.B. in her Scrapbook notes that “I have received… Read More »The Author of Isis Unveiled Defends the Validity of Her Masonic Patent