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New York

April 25, 1960

Dear Patricia and Priscilla Stephens:

Here I sit in an anteroom while serving on a jury and I am trying to catch up on my correspondence. We seem to sit out more than we do in! We hope they settle the case out of court.

Your names have been on my list to write for some time. We admire your courage and we hope this time in jail will not be too difficult nor too long. Your cause is just. It seems strange that you have to fight for these simple privileges. [illegible, torn] determination of [illegible, torn] within the South and [illegible, torn] more certain the [illegible, torn] go on - you should [illegible, torn] peacefully for your rights. [illegible, torn] respect the way