A copy of the statements and views of Senator Burnet R. Maybank including his support for an uninstructed delegation from South Carolina to the 1944 Democratic National Convention and the need for a resolution protesting the interference of the Federal Government against the South Carolina State Election Laws.
A telegram from Winchester Smith suggesting early closing of entries in order to expedite the printing of county tickets and mailing them to members of the armed services.
Correspondence concerning a resolution from Sumter, South Carolina, to re-adopt the "two-thirds rule" and the possibility of instituting a preferential primary.
A copy of a drafted resolution for the South Carolina Democratic State Convention to go on record as instructing the delegation to renominate President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
A copy of a letter from the Chairman of the Southern Democratic Party expressing concern that black voters will outnumber white voters. Richard M. Jeffries responds coldly and expresses his opinion that the Southern Democratic Party is actually aiding the black vote in South Carolina by continually stirring up trouble in South Carolina.
A four-page letter from the County Chairman of Newberry, South Carolina, requesting consideration of a number of newly proposed rules and regulations governing the primaries, including the need to maintain the white primary.
Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's attendance at the South Carolina State Convention. Senator Maybank stated that he would not be able to attend if he was still needed in the poll tax debate.
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