Post Office Box 302
Leesburg, Virginia
February 27, 1940

Mr. Charles H. Houston
Attorney-at-Law
Washington, D. C,

May I take this means of thanking you again for coming to my county and for making such an enlightening talk to my patrons?

Everyone enjoyed hearing you speak and those who did not hear you have expressed their regrets at having missed such an unusual treat.

Things are moving slowly. My superintendent wasn’t so easy to approach last week. He has had large delegations of citizens of the other race in his office protesting against consolidation. I understand that he has also talked to members of the Board of Supervisors individually.

We are all looking forward to the Board of Education’s action on Wednesday. I am positive that if the Negro citizens are not considered they will use other methods of getting what they want.

Did you send Mr. Wanzer the material you promised? I haven’t seen him since last Monday.

Thank you again for the counsel you gave and let us hear from you soon.

Very sincerely yours,

Gertrude A. Alexander