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[stamp: ACK'D
DEC 23 1914
C.T.M.]

[stamp: THE WHITE HOUSE
DEC 23 1914
RECEIVED]

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December, 22, 1914.
Hon. Woodrow Wilson,
President of the U. S.
Executive Mansion,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. President,

As one of those more or less con-
spicuous in the Colored Democratic Movement of 1912, 1 feel
that it is not untimely to address to you a line touching your
attitude toward Colored People. I most heartily approve of and
am profoundly thankful to you, for your expression of sincere
interest in the effort being put forward by the "University
Commission on Southern questions", in the advancement of the
Negro race "along sound and sensible lines." I thoroughly agree
with you that in dealing with this question, there should be
more candor and less cant. I believe now, as I have believed
all along, that in this matter, as in all other matters, you
are actuated by the highest motives, and a desire to promote
the greatest good to all. I should be thankful if in this
season of good will, more of my people could be brought to
view the President justly, calmly, and dispassionately.

With the highest personal regards, I beg leave
to subscribe myself,

Yours most respectfully,

James L. Curtis

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