A copy of a letter from Senator Maybank thanking Ransome Williams for his unanimous election as Chairman of the South Carolina Delegation to the 1944 National Democratic Party Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
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.
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.
A letter from Senator Maybank concerning the development of a third party in South Carolina. Senator Maybank argues that the creation of a third party is folly and that Democrats should instead either work toward correcting the faults of their own party or join the Republican Party instead. The newspaper clippings referred to in the letter are not present in the file.
A letter written in response to Judge Eugene S. Blease's urging that the South Carolina Delegates meet prior to attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Winchester Smith does not agree with the need for this meeting.
Correspondence concerning a request from a South Carolina constituent that the Democratic Party select a running mate for Franklin D. Roosevelt that is a World War veteran. The constituent suggests Louis A. Johnson as a possible candidate. Senator Maybank replies that he believes Henry Wallace will be re-nominated.
