To Julian Bond from Ollie McKinney, Jr., Telegram, 10 Sept 1968, with Bond's draft response

WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM

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HON JULIAN BOND 162 EUHARLEE SOUTHWEST ATLA

WE WOULD BE HONORED IF YOUR SCHEDULE WOULD PERMIT YOU TO PRINCIPAL SPEAKER AT OUR CHURCH FOR A MENS DAY RALLY SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 1968 AT SEVEN OCLOCK PM PLEASE ADVISE REGARDING YOUR AVAILABILITY AND HONORARIUM

OLLIE MCKINNEY JR DEACON TRUSTEE CENTRAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST SHRINE OF THE BLACK MADONNA 7625 LINWOOD AVE DETROIT 48206

Dear ,,,,,,:

Please forgive my lateness in replying.

I hope you have not been inconvenienced.

Unfortunately, the date you mentioned has already been filled.

I hope you will contact me again in the future if another such occasion should arise.

Sincerely,