A letter from the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee thanking Senator Burnet R. Maybank for his contributions to the 1944 Democratic Presidential Election Campaign.
A letter announcing the passage of a resolution to allow Democrats of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina to select a replacement candidate for the late Hampton Fulmer to run in the General Election on November 7th.
Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's election as National Executive Committeeman. Governor Olin D. Johnson states that he will be glad to cooperate with Senator Maybank.
A copy of a two-page letter from Senator Maybank concerning Senator Maybank's political enemy Judge Eugene S. Blease and Senator Maybank's decision to support an uninstructed delegation.
Correspondence concerning a request by T. R. Waring of the News and Courier for a statement by Senator Maybank on his support for President Franklin D. Roosevelt's nomination for a fourth term. Senator Maybank responds that he will vote for Roosevelt.
Correspondence concerning a Charleston, South Carolina, democrat's opposition to the re-election of Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fourth term in office. The constituent is concerned that South Carolina delegates sent to the 1944 Democratic National Convention will not fully represent those democrats who oppose the re-nomination of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Senator Maybank responds that he understands the constituent's views and that although he himself does not always agree with everything the Democratic Party does, he is a "party man" and will always stand by his party.
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.
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