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Washington asks Browne to inform DuBois that no one can accept his resignation; the latter remains a member of the committee until its next meeting; Washington also requests Browne's opinion as to when to hold their next meeting.

Washington confirms knowledge of Grimke's resignation and requests suggestions for his replacement.

Washington supports Browne's idea to have their work reported in newspapers, but suspects nothing will be written until after upcoming election.

Washington requests that Browne inform DuBois about previous notices sent to him and the group's disappointment in him.

Washington proposes to send Dudley Woodard to conduct study on African Americans and progress in Jackson, Mississippi.

Washington praises Browne's work on circulars; reports that he and Miller have met with Ogden and "other white people" in NYC.

Washington disagrees with Browne and supports work in Baltimore.

Neither place nor date indicated on this letter, but its text is exactly the same as that sent to Grimke on 19 November 1903 from New York.

Washington, against his own inclination, has followed DuBois's advice and invited Archibald Grimke to conference.

Washington requests DuBois's opinion as to whether to invite Bishop Turner or Bishop Holsey to New York conference; he suggests they invite a representative from Texas; Washington is making arrangements for their reception in Chicago.

Washington requests DuBois's opinions on whom else to invite to New York conference; He also warns that since many blacks live in the South, they must invite Southern men who can speak of the Southern experience firsthand.

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.