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May 6/13.

J.P.T. #2

a very active part as Democrats, and during the
last campaign particularly, the services performed
and results achieved were of great importance and
magnitide.

The National Independent Political
League is an Association of which Rev. J. M. Waldron,
a Baptist Clergyman in Washington, is the moving
spirit. This League is a non-political league,
and is, confidentially, in my judgment, a "personal"
organization. However, various members of this
League have performed services during the last two
campaigns, the money being provided by the National
Committee.

In New York, there is a strong local
colored organization, while having headquarters in
New York, practically dominates the State. This
Organization is headed by Robert N. Wood, who
professes allegiance to Tammany Hall. Wood and
his League worked with the Walters League during the
last campaign, and performed very effective work.

Out West, while there are some factions,

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