February 6th, 1918.

Mrs. John S. Cunningham,
President N.C. Equal Suffrage League,
Durham, N.C.

My dear Mrs. Cunningham:-

Your esteemed favor of the 2nd received and carefully considered. You will recall that when you, in company with several other ladies, called on me last winter, I stated that I was not convinced that Woman Suffrage would be a good thing for the State of North Carolina.

I will say, however, that notwithstanding the very serious doubt in my own mind as to the wisdom of such an innovation in this State, whenever it clearly appears that a majority of the home loving women of the State really want to add to their present responsibilities the burden of the ballot, I shall not be found among those who oppose their wishes.

I think, however, that the question is one to be determined by each State for itself, and I cannot therefore conscientiously ask our Senators to cast a vote contrary to my own convictions on the subject.

With much respect, I beg to remain,
Sincerely yours,

[unsigned]

B_G