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[stamp: THE WHITE HOUSE
FEB 24 1916
RECEIVED]

Akdgd
2/24/16

Washington, D. C.
Peb. 23, 1916

President Woodrow Wilson,
White House,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-

In a recent interview with Bishop Alexander
Walters of New York City, he discussed with me very
fully his position as to the recognition that should
be given colored People by the present administration.
He expressed his grateful appreciation for the places
so far accorded him and his followers by your Ex cellency
and the chiefs of the departments.

He feels however that his position would be greatly
strengthened and his followers much encouraged if you
could see yo ur way clear to name a Colored Democrat
to such a position as would give the Senate an oppor-
tunity to act upon a confirmatio n , which he feals
wo uld be favorably considered.

I take this privilege of presenting this matter to
yo ur honor because I am one of his followers and
have the same confidence as he that we have friends
enough in the Senate to stand by you and put through
your nominee.

Most respectfully yours.

Jas N. Howard
Chairman of the Executive Committee,
The National Colored Democratic League.

1309 R St. N. W.

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