Telegram from William L. Patterson to President Harry S. Truman with Related Material and a Reply from David Niles

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PATTERSON F-6-14-50 August 2, 1948. Presidenta 596-A Program Pro C Dear Mr. Patterson: Thank you for your telegram of July 29th, addressed to the President. As you know, the President's schedule is very heavy at this time, and I regret very much that he will be unable to meet with you and the members of your delegation on the fifth of August. Sincerely yours, DAVID K. NILES Administrative Assistant to the President Mr. William (Patterson, / $ Executive Secretary, U.S. SERVICE The Civil Rights Congress, GOVERNMENT 205 East 42nd Street, New York, New York. 8