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PROGRESSIVE CLUB 805 1/2 Wright Street Thomasville, Georgia
Honorable Julian Bond, State Representative Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Sir:
We would like to have you come to Thomasville, Georgia and speak to the negro citizens during the month of October, 1967. We would prefer a monday night date if Possible.
Also let us know what financial arrangements will be acceptable to you.
Very truly yours,
Progressive Club Elijah Hill, Jr. President
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Dear Mr. Hill:
The only Monday evening I have open in October is October 16.
I would be glad to come to Thomasville on that date for an evening talk. How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Thomasville?
My only financial requirement would be enough money to pay for the gas I would use driving there and back, since I don't believe in charging for talks within easy driving distance of Atlanta. If Thomasville was in Alaska, then you would have to encourage me a little bit.
I hope that date meets your approval. I will expect to hear from you shortly.
Sincerely,
[The following is the marginal content of the letterhead.] OFFICERS Elijah Hill, Jr. President Frank Bowdry Vice-President Mrs. Mae Rene Hopkins Secretary Miss Wilma Jean Elzy Asst. Secretary Oris Bryant Treasurer Moses Gross Young People and Comm. Chrm.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: David Allen Rev. A. J. Atkinson Rev. Earl Daniels Mrs. Arleatha Dunbar Joseph Hankins Benjamin Hatcher Andrew Hill Willie Hopkins Smith Ivery Lonnie Jackson Mrs. Beulah Lewis H. J. Martin Mrs. Virginia Mays Mrs. Ruth C. McCaskill Theo McKeever Miss Dorothy Monroe Forrest Monroe Jerry Monroe W. A. Morris Rev. I. J. Mullins Jackson Sterling Hiram Thompson Miss Dessie Lee Williams Rev. R. L. Woodruff