Letter from Kathleen Potts to Mary-Jane Grunsfeld, with Attached Telegram from Mary–Jane Grunsfeld to Philleo Nash

This letter includes a telegram from Mary–Jane Grunsfeld to Philleo Nash.

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to * acR'R Filestory Nu. Wiles 9-23-50 August 2, 1946. 13.4 Mrs. Mary-Jane^Grunsfeld, Directer, Clearing House, American Council on Race Relations, 32 West Randolph Street, Chicago 1, Illinois. Dear Mrs. Grunsfeld: I have your telegram requesting a copy of the President's directive to Attorney General Tom x10 missel Clark in regard to the recent happenings in Georgia. The following is the text of the Attomey General's remarks: "I have talked with the President regarding this case, and he has expressed to me his horror at the crime and his sympathy for the families of the victims. I have asked that the Department report its progress in the investigation, and proceed with all its resources to investigate this and any other crimes of oppression to ascertain if any Federal statute can be applied to the apprehension and prosecution of the criminals.' This was released, not by our office, but by the Department of Justice. Therefore, I have contacted the Public Relations office in the Department, and they are sending a copy of the di rective to you. Mr. Nash is out of the city, but if I can be of any further help, do not hesitate to write me. Sincerely, KATHLEEN POTTS Secretary to Mr. Nash subject