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146 Butler Avenue Buffalo, New York September 3, 1968
The Honorable Julian Bond 823 Drummond Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia, 30314
Dear Mr. Bond:
A committee of concerned citizens and supporters of State Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve is planning a testimonial and fundraising dinner in Assemblyman Eve's honor. We would be honored to have you in Buffalo as our guest speaker. The tenative dates are the second weekend or third weekend in October.
Assemblyman Eve has been a consistent and committed representative for the rights of the Black and of the poor. He was denied the endorsement for re-election by his party (the first encumbent in the history of Erie County). He did however, go on to win the Democratic Primary by the highest vote of any Black or Puerto Rican candidate seeking elective office in New York State this year.
Enclosed are two newsletters that were sent to the voters of the 143rd Assembly District this year, and a few of the clippings from our two daily news papers. These should give you an idea and better understanding of this young man's committment, ideals, and a more nearly clear indication of why the voters are proud of him. As a guest speaker, you would be very symbolic of the kinds of things he too represents and believes.
Please let us know as soon as you possibly can, so that we can complete our arrangements here. You may call collect at 886-2589, or 897-0442, or 895-4359; or, write to me at the above address. We look forward to your response and hope that we will have the opportunity of hearing you in person.
Sincerely yours, [signed] Mrs. Ambrose I. Lane (Mrs.) Ambrose I. (Joan) Lane, Co-Chairman, Citizens Committee for Assemblyman Eve
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Dear Mrs............:
Please forgive me for being so difficult to contact.
I am sorry but I cannot appear on the date you indicated. My schedule is extremely full, and I am trying to limit my time away from Atlanta.
Please forgive me if my lateness in replying has caused you any difficulty in scheduling your program