Letter from MLK to Sammy Davis Jr.

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[Inserted text in green ink on upper right margin: Telegram] Mr. Sammy Davis, Jr [Junior] Lake Tahoe, New York Your Chicago concerts will in no way interfere with the movement. In fact the cultural contribution of your performances point up the [crossed out text: Foolishness] [Inserted text: Ridiculousness] of our racist opposition. By all means come on to Chicago. If by any chance one of your performances could be a benefit show for the Chicago Freedom Movement. We can assure you a most appreciative and responsive audience. We are working with 40 organizations and have the support of most churches so I am sure that we could fill the house in even on short notices. Look forward to hearing from you. Martin Luther King