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3rd February, 1988

Mr. David C. Driskell
University of Maryland
COLLEGE PARK,
MARYLAND

Dear Mr. Driskell:

I have just read your essay, "I Have a Dream: I Have Seen Black Hands",
in THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, 21st January, in tribute to
Charles White, the artist. The reason for this letter is because I
received so much good from your essay, - also to admire the print
reproduced on page 30.

It is inspiring to know about Charles White; his ambitions, endeavours,
trials and tribulations: all adding up to a perfect, whole individual.
At the moment, I am not able to put all my thoughts on paper, but was
impelled to let you know how very much I enjoyed this particular essay.

I was particularly interested in the fact that White had settled at one
time on the property where John Brown's son had been located.
Indeed, it was "hallowed ground".

You mentioned Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., - I had written to Mrs. King
after the tragic events of that sad day.

My letter concludes with the heartfelt prayer that the world will
eventually slip from the bond of slavery, both physical and mental,
where men of good will may clasp hands together in bonds of friendship.

How wonderful it would be to have such an exhibition as "Two Centuries of Black American Art" shown at the Vancouver Art Gallery!

This letter needs no reply, but be assured of my gratitude for
your wonderful essay.

Sincerely yours
[Drawing: Jean R. Wild's signature]
Jean R. Wild (Mrs.)