The Booker T. Washington Papers, Vol.5, page 452, Mar. 1900, U. of Illinois Press

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The BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Papers ~ Hallowell continued to urge BTW to endorse publicly the fight against the Louisiana Constitution, but BTW preferred to remain behind the scenes. (See Hallowell to BTW, Oct. lo, Too, and a statement written for Richard Price Hallowell, cat Oct. lo, Too, below.) From John Wesley Rosst Washington March6, Coo Dear Sir: Knowing your intelligent interest in the cause of education, I take the liberty of addressing you with regard to a possible vacancy at the end of the current school year in the position of Superintendent of Colored Schools in the District of Columbia. The present incumbent, Mr. Cook, is a man whom everybody respects for his personal qualities; but the entire Boarcl of School Trustees has recommended a change. There are many ambitious applicants in the District; but, in view of the division in the ranks of the people here and the many cases of those who are prominent having relatives in the schools as teachers, it would seem to be advisable to find if possible some one thoroughly educated, of first class executive ability and of incorruptible integrity who would be available. If you will kindly give me your views on this important matter, I assure you that they will receive due consideration by the Board of Commissioners, and that no publicity will be given to the same without your consent. Some names which have been suggested are: W. S. Scarborough, of Wilberforce; W. E. B. DuBois, of Atlanta; and Prof. Brown, of Hampton. Very truly yours, John W. Ross Commissioner TLS Con. 18e BTW Papers DLC. Written on stationery of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. ~ John Wesley Ross (~84~-~go~) was postmaster of Washington, D.C., from 1888 to 1890 and commissioner of education for the District of Columbia from 1890 to ~ 900. 452