James C. Waters, Jr. to David F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture
Title
James C. Waters, Jr. to David F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture
Creator
Waters, James C.
Identifier
A022916a
Date
1916 February 29
Description
Asking if Representative W.P. Borland's remarks on race were justified.
Source
National Archives and Records Administration 130/68/3/00 box #3 entry#5 "Negroes" folder
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
Subject
African-Americans--segregation
Language
English
Text
My dear Sir:
Representative W. P. Borland's "Extension of Remarks" as printed in The Congressional Record for Feb. 28, 1916, includes, among others, the words which are quoted on the accompanying sheet to which your attention is respectfully invited.
As one of the taxpayers whose interests Mr. Borland seems to hold so close to his heart (see last three paragraphs, p. 3764), I have the honor to request you to tell me to what extent, if at all, conditions affecting colored employees in the Department of Agriculture on Feb. 28, 1916, justified the remarkable statements quoted on the accompanying sheet.
I am, Sir,
Your most humble servant,
James C. Waters, Jr.,
(Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People),
Post Office Box 93.
1 encl.
The Honorable,
The Secretary of Agriculture,
Washington, D.C.
Representative W. P. Borland's "Extension of Remarks" as printed in The Congressional Record for Feb. 28, 1916, includes, among others, the words which are quoted on the accompanying sheet to which your attention is respectfully invited.
As one of the taxpayers whose interests Mr. Borland seems to hold so close to his heart (see last three paragraphs, p. 3764), I have the honor to request you to tell me to what extent, if at all, conditions affecting colored employees in the Department of Agriculture on Feb. 28, 1916, justified the remarkable statements quoted on the accompanying sheet.
I am, Sir,
Your most humble servant,
James C. Waters, Jr.,
(Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People),
Post Office Box 93.
1 encl.
The Honorable,
The Secretary of Agriculture,
Washington, D.C.
Original Format
Letter
Files
Collection
Citation
Waters, James C., “James C. Waters, Jr. to David F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture,” 1916 February 29, A022916a, Race and Segregation Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.