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Washington justifies decision to invite Lyons and not Pledger to attend conference; also explains reasons for not inviting A.D. Griffin and Gov. Pinchback.

Washington asks Fortune to write to Judge and Mrs. Terrell explaining why there were not included in New York conference.

Washington invites Grimke to attend New York conference to be held January 6-8, 1904.

As per Grimke's request, Washington encloses list of conference attendees; he briefly explains how he chose invitees.

Washington wishes to confirm receipt of list of conference attendees.

Washington regrets that Lyons views conference as a danger to their party's success; he would like Lyons to represent their political interests at conference and requests that he confirm his presence or absence at said conference.

Washington wishes to meet with Manning in person in reference to the latter's recent editorial concerning the New York conference.

Washington agrees to meet with Carruthers; he will meet with Hayes and Fortune; he is pleased that McKinlay has met with Dr. Grimke and hopes that the latter will attend January conference.

(Signature extremely faded due to water stain.) Washington suggests they postpone Hampton conference.

Washington suggests plan to make their work known to a broader audience.