Jackson, Giles B., 1853-1924 to R. C. Burrow
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08907 Author/Creator: Jackson, Giles B., 1853-1924 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 22 June 1901 Pagination: 1 p. ; 28 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
Seeks information for the Negro Business League's attempt to document African-Americans who meet Virginia's voting requirements. Explains that "The Negro Business League of Va. is endeavoring to...assist the constitutional convention in deriving at a just and proper solution of the Negro problem in its deliberation." Asks Burrow, the Commissioner of Revenue of Virginia, for the names and addresses of all black businessmen in Virginia, and approximately how much they pay to the state in taxes and deeds.
Signed by Jackson as secretary of the Negro Business League. Typed on stationary of the Headquarters of the Negro Business League of Virginia.
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