Letter from J. Purcell to MLK

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A "Poor White Texan" sends Dr. King a letter of support and encourages him to run for President. The writer explains that it is not until the people achieve racial unity that the world will be at peace.

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Letter from J. Purcell to MLK
Friday, February 9, 1968
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[Underlined: middle of text, second paragraph, first sentence: unite to fight their common enemy] [Closing Signature: J. Purcell] [Blue Ink Received Stamp: Lower right corner] [Inserted text: Bottom Left Margin: #207 606'7 gusten] [Inserted text: Bottom Right Margin: (1.00)]
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Correspondence

Topics

Support Correspondence
Race Relations
Discrimination
Riots
Vietnam War / Vietnamese Conflict
People
King, Martin Luther, Jr.

Places

Texas (TX)