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Rev. C.K. Steele, Gov. LeRoy Collins, and the 1956 Bus Boycott

(From: Governor (1955-1961: Collins), Correspondence, 1955-1961, Series S 776)

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A text version of Governor LeRoy Collins's telegram is included below the graphic image.


Rev. C.K. Steele, Gov. LeRoy Collins, and the 1956 Bus Boycott


September 28, 1956

REVEREND C.K. STEELE, PRESIDENT
THE INTER CIVIC COUNCIL OF TALLAHASSEE
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

 

RETEL: THE ONLY PROSECUTIONS I KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ARE PENDING IN THE COURTS BASED UPON THE ALLEGED FAILURE OF CAR POOL OPERATORS TO OBTAIN THE PROPER LICENSE TO CARRY ON A BUSINESS OF THIS KIND.

THE ISSUES INVOLVED ARE QUESTIONS OF LAW AND FACT AND THE COURT IS THE PROPER FORUM IN WHICH SUCH SHOULD BE SETTLED.

SO FAR AS I KNOW, NO ONE QUESTIONS THE RIGHT OF OUR NEGRO CITIZENS TO RIDE THE BUSES OR NOT AS THEY MAY WISH. CERTAINLY I DO NOT

LEROY COLLINS, GOVERNOR

LC:gfh 11:35 a.m.
STRAIGHT PREPAID
CHG: GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

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