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Eleanor Roosevelt's Letter to Walter White (May 2, 1934)

Source: Eleanor Roosevelt Papers (Microfilm), Library of Congress

My dear Mr. White:

The President talked to me rather at length today about the lynching bill. As I do not think you will either like or agree with everything that he thinks, I would like an opportunity of telling you about it, and would also like you to talk to the President if you feel you want to. Therefore, will you let me know if you are going to be in Washington before long?

Very sincerely yours,
Eleanor Roosevelt