Charleston,
W. Va.,
May 16, 1899.
Professor
Booker T. Washington,
Paris, France:
Dear Sir:
Many of the best citizens of West Virginia have
united in liberal expressions of admiration and praise of your
worth and work, and desire that on your return from Europe you
should favour them with your presence and with the inspiration of
your words. We must sincerely indorse [sic] this move, and on
behalf of the citizens of Charleston extend to your our most
cordial invitation to have you come to us, that we may honour you
who have done so much by your life and work to honour us.
We are,
Very truly yours,
The Common Council of the City of Charleston,
By W. Herman Smith,
Mayor.
