The Booker T. Washington Papers, Vol.4, page 347, Dec. 1897, U. of Illinois Press

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D E C E M B. E R · I 8 9 7 The Introduction to Magnolia :Leavesi Tuskegee, Ala., December 6th, ~ 897 I give my cordial endorsement to this little ''Book of Poems,'' because I believe it will do its part to awaken the Muse of Poetry which I am sure slumbers in very many of the Sons and Daughters of the Race of which the Author of this work is a representative. The Negro's right to be considered worthy of recognition in the field calf poetic effort Is not now gainsaid as formerly, and each succeeding effort but emphasizes his right to just consideration. The hope, I have, is, that this Volume of ''Poems'' may fall among the critical and intelligent, who will accord the just meed of praise or of censure, to the end that further effort may be stimulated, no matter what the verdict. The readers I trust will find as much to praise and admire as have I done. Booker T. Washington PDSr NN-Sc. Mary Weston Fordham. Magnolia Leaves: Poems (Charleston, S.C., 1897). From Blanche Kelso Bruce Washington, D.C., Dec 7 1897 My dear Friend Washington. Accept my most sincere thanks for your letter to the President. It is exactly what is needed to Ding about the result desired. Have a number of our friends do the same thing. I am working in the same line. Sincerely yours ALS Con. :24 BTW Papers OLC. 347 B. K. Bruce