To Julian Bond from David Roby, 9 Oct 1967, with Bond's draft response

104 Stone Hall Amherst College Amherst, Massachusetts October 9, 1967

Dear Representative Bond:

I met you last year at the Bennington Colloquiam on Civil Rights, and had hoped you could come to Amherst to speak last Spring. Over the summer, I read Howard Zinn's SNCC which further impressed me with your experiences in the Civil Rights movement. I believe I also heard your name as one supporter for the formation of a Third Party.

My lecture committee is most anxious to have you speak at Amherst on the subject of you choice. If you will be available any time this Spring, please suggest a date. I respect you for your involvement in both local and national politics, and hope you will continue to fight for what you and many of my fellow college students believe in.

Sincerely,

[signed] David Roby

David Roby

Dear Mr. Roby:

The best spring date for me would fall in mid-April. I hesitate to make a committment so far in advance. Could you write me back, suggesting some dates in that period?

Sincerely,

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