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December 7, 1970

Dear Mr. Conner,

Thank you for your kind letter. I am sorry to be so
slow in responding, but the pressure of election
activity and pre-legislative meetings has caused my
correspondence to suffer.

Unfortunately, I must refuse your invitation because
of the legislative session during February. I must
plan to be in Atlanta during that time.

A possible substitute is the Rev. Andrew Young,
formerly with the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference and the unsuccessful Democratic nominee
for Congress from Georgia's 5th Congressional District.
You can contact him at 1033 Veltree Circle SW, Atlanta.

Sincere best wishes,

Julian Bond

Mr. Forrest E. Conner
AASA
1201 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036