Letter from Dr. Howard Davis to President Harry S. Truman with a Reply from David Niles, with Related Material

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DAVIS May 13, 1948. F-6-14-56 Dear Dr. Davis: 93-B I have your letter of May 10th, addressed to the President, in which you ask him for an opportunity to discuss with him the problem of segregation in the armed services. # I am sure you will understand that the x1285 miscel President's schedule is very fully occupied, and for that reason, it will not be possible to make this appointment. I would be very glad to go over this matter with you and any members of your group at any time that is mutually convenient. Cordially, DAVID K. NILES Administrative Assistant to the President Dr. Howard H. Davis, President, X Richmond Committee for Civil Rights, X 14 North Ninth Street, Richmond, Virginia. x596 miscel