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127 West 137th St.,
New York City.
April 12th, 1915.

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[stamp: THE WHITE HOUSE
APR 13 1915
RECEIVED]

Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President,
United States of America.
Washington, District of Columbia.

Mr. President,

Sir:- May 26th, 1914, I took the liberty to address
you on behalf of myself and other Negro democrats who felt at that
time, and who still feelthe slight the present administration has put
upon us by simply ignoring us out of existance. In reply to that
communication, under date of June 1st. 1914, I received a personal letter
from you, a copy of which I herewith enclose, together with a copy of
my letter of May 16th, 1914, both of which explain themselves.

I appreciate the fact very much that the President re-
fered my matter to the Attorney General for his consideration. I
have been informed by the Department of Justice that my letter was duly
received and noted.

I have been further informed, from a source heretofore
reliable, that after the adjurnment of the Congress the President
would adjust the matter of federal appointments among Negro democrats.
I beg leave to suggest that the Congress has adjurned; that the "dif-
ficult situation" is removed and should it be the purpose of the
President to recognize Negro democrats, particularly those who have
sacrificed in his behalf, now is the time for action.

I cannot believe, that in the face of yoar pre-election
utterances, you will, as President, now that the Congress is out of
your way, leave us to be held up to the scorn and ribaldry of any

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