A letter from Lomax telling Rivers a bit about his family's history in Virginia, where he grew up. From there, the letter transitions to Lomax telling Rivers to "take off the kid gloves and kill the so-called Civil Rights Bill."
A letter of appreciation of the work Rivers is doing in regard of opposing the Civil Rights Bill. It gives Barber great pleasure that Rivers is fighting to protect the rights of citizens in the South.
A letter from J. M. Chico Ramos of the American G.I. Forum, containing a copy of a letter he sent to Rep. Emanuel Celler expressing offense to something said in a speech, asking L. Mendel Rivers to have the letter printed in the "Letters to the Editor" column in any southern newspaper.
Barnwell sends a letter of praise to Rivers for his fight in defending the integrity of America. Barnwell believes America should never be forced to accept people who are unacceptable.
Lucus commends Rivers on both of his speeches opposing the Civil Rights Bill. He asks Rivers if he thinks the South can successfully secede, and if so to let him know in time to move back South. He then invites Rivers up to Connecticut to visit.
Hevenor critiques Rivers' speech in Congress concerning the Civil Rights Commission. He doesn’t agree with the aggression from both Rivers and the NAACP. He wants Rivers to offer a more intelligent solution than spilling blood. Hevenor proposes a testing process. He states that no one will fear the color of someone's skin if they are knowledgable about the nation's policies.
Rivers responds to Butler's letter, regarding an effort to break down the committee set up of the House of Representatives. Rivers resents being asked to break up the unity of the Democratic Party. He then suggests that Butler retire as Chairman to the Democratic National Committee.
A letter from the Commission on Civil Rights containing a copy of the transcript of the National Conference of Public School Officials, held by the Commission on Civil Rights in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 5 and 6, 1959. The transcript is not present in the file.
Rivers expresses his concern for the FBI's reputation as the NAACP pushes the Civil Rights Commission. He fears that the FBI, under the current Administration, will lose its respectability and the great works of J. Edgar Hoover will be tarnished.