Box 175

Replying to letter of 1935-10-30 [1935-09-30?]. Related to an appearance of Dr. Hansberry in Wilmington on 1935-10-13, and the printing of the handbills.

"Strictly confidential. I herewith acknowledge the receipt of your two recent long-distance telephone calls to Dr. Bunche. Coded message has been sent to Addis Ababa regarding medical supplies, and reply received.

Money and unsold maps sent 1935-09-24. "Some of the members and some are not members will gladly give our lives for our freedom and our father and mother land Africa and our King who is so brave standing up for Black man's and Black woman's freedom. … Please write and let me know at an early date as possible because I don't know when the King might need us and I want you all and him to know that we are with him until the end."

Working on the upcoming meeting; will be able to pay for the flag afterwards. Meeting will be in the Odd Fellows Hall. Will send handbill when printed.

Response to letter of recent date about the maps.

Letter of recent date received. "We had hoped to have a report from you before now. The Council … would be pleased to receive from you by the 15th of this month a remittance covering those maps sold and the return of the unsold copies. Our series no. 1 is in process of revision and several others are under preparation ... We shall be pleased to communicate with you when these publications are ready."

Replying to letter of 1935-10-07 "regarding your coming meeting on the 13th … We shall be pleased to receive one of your handbills when ready. … Prof. Hansberry has asked me to tell you that he will illustrate his lecture with lantern slides …"

Acknowledging receipt of "recent letter inquiring about going to Ethiopia, and to a speech which you and your group heard by Mr. and Mrs. Broome. … the Imperial Ethiopian Government does not find it advisable to encourage emigration at this time." Enclosed is an information sheet on Ethiopia and a map.

Letter received. "No doubt you are aware of the fact that the war between Italy and Ethiopia started last Tuesday … This situation prevents the acceptance by the Imperial Ethiopian government of emigrants. However, after the war subsides, it is expected that American Negroes will be given a chance to take up residence in Ethiopia and participate in her rebuilding. ... Have you received a letter from the New York office of the NAACP as yet?"

Date of 1935-10-15 written at top [by Howard Moore?]; may be either date received, or date answered. Photocopy of letter is difficult to read

Sending remittance for maps.

Letter of 1935-10-16 received. "The Council wishes to express its appreciation to you for this service which you are rendering. … There are now eight of our associates in Ethiopia. The founder of our Council, Dr. Bayen, is now with a Red Cross hospital in the war zone."

Letter of 1935-09-24 received with payment, also returned maps; as well as letter of 1935-10-08. "Ethiopia is pleased to know of the sentiments and prayers of its black brothers in America during this crisis. Ethiopia stretches her hands unto God, she has need of none other. In appreciation of the services rendered by you to the Council, there is enclosed a photograph of Her Imperial Majesty..."

Letter inquiring about the NAACP received. "The Jackson, Mississippi office of the NAACP will look after the prospective members in your vicinity. … there can be no emigrating to Ethiopia until such time as the war situation has cleared up. It is believed, however, that Ethiopia will accept with open arms her black brothers from America, after the war ..."

"Shipping tomorrow Isthmian Line twelve hundred pounds medical supplies. Advise immediately who consignee should be"

"I am enclosing a copy of a letter written to Dr. Frederick Brown Harris …May I suggest that you too communicate with Dr. Bunche at Howard University and perhaps between Atlanta, Howard and Dr. Harris a unit can be sent over immediately."

"Consign supplies Doctor Thomas Lambie Secretary General Ethiopian Red Cross Addis Ababa."