TLS, two pages, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, December 4, 1924. Letter to Mrs. Edwin Pettit, in part: "A number of acknowledged leaders of our Party have asked my opinion as to what should be done to make the Democracy a stronger and more militant organization nationally. In recent years and in many States we have succeeded in electing Democratic governors. Yet these same States we fail to carry for our presidential candidates. It is fair to reason that the Party organization is far weaker nationally than locally...I am writing to every delegate to the recent National Convention, and I would sincerely appreciate your views, expressed as fully and frankly as may be...I take it that we are all agreed on certain fundamental truths: 1. That the National Committee, or its Executive machinery should function every day in every year and not merely in Presidential election years. 2. That the National Committee should be brought into far closer touch with the State organizations. 3. That the executive machinery for year in and year out work should be put on a continuing and business like financial basis. 4. That publicity for fundamental party policy and for the dissemination of current information should be greatly extended. 5. That party leaders from all sections should meet more frequently in order to exchange views and plan for united party action...There is room for but two parties. The Republican leadership has stood and still stands for conservatism...The Democratic Party organization is made more difficult by the fact that it is made up in chief prt [sic] by men and women who are unwilling to stand still but who often differ as to the methods and lines of progress." Collector's ink notations to upper right corner of first page. In very good condition, with tears and areas of paper loss to edges, toning to the first page, and a crease and rusty pin to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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