To Julian Bond from Jerry Russell, 3 Sept 1968, with Bond's draft response

September 3, 1968

Toccoa, Georgia

Representative Julian Bond

162 Euharlee St., S.W.

Atlanta, Ga. 30314

Mr. Bond:

I was pleased with the image protrayed by the "challenge" delegation at the National Democratic Convention. The belligerant attitudes exhibited in front of nationwide television by the "regulars" (at least many of the regulars) cannot be condoned by thinking Georgians. I admire the challengers ability to remain cool in spite of the provoking atmosphere. I was able to watch NBC throughout most of the coverage and could not help comparing the conduct of the two Georgia Delegations.

I would like to personally thank the members of the Wisconsin Delegation for their support and concern for the Georgia Challenge Delegation. Could you or a member of your delegation provide me with the appropriate address which would enable me to do this? Perhaps there are others I do not know about who deserve consideration?

Sincerely,

(signed) Jerry Russell

Jerry Russell

Rte. 2, Box 186=A

Toccoa, Georgia 30577

(Dear ....:

Thank you for you letter.

The Vice-Chairman of the Wisconsin delegation was:

Attorney Ted. M. Warshafsky

536 West Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin)