To John Lewis from Jerry Russell, 15 May 1968

May 15, 1968

Toccoa, Ga.

Mr. John Lewis

5, Forsyth St.

Atlanta, Ga.

Mr. Lewis:

I plan to vote for Robert Kennedy in the Presidential election in November. I don't really understand the political machinery for such an election in the State of Georgia. From what I have read in the papers, I am afraid that my vote will have little or no meaning.

I have been told to write to you for information concerning the value of my vote in Georgia. If my vote will not count, I am wondering what needs to be done to put more meaning into the Georgia voting system.

I do not want you to go to a lot of trouble for me concerning this matter. If possible, I would like an informal general statement concerning this. I am a native Georgian but cannot say that I understand the Georgia system in this matter.

Sincerely,

(signed) Jerry Russell

Jerry Russell

Rte. 2, Box 186-A

Toccoa, Ga. 30577