The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 27, July 1923 - April, 1924 Page: 316
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some time in New York under treatment for his eyes, being threat-
ened with blindness. Pease and Shields are Republicans; most of
the whites in Texas claiming to be such are "Radicals," whom I
could not recommend for office.
I have been requested to obtain through you a general letter to
the U. S. representative abroad to render such assistance as is
proper to Miss Betty D. Fowlkes, one of the most prominent teach-
ers of this Institution, who is now in Europe making a tour of the
same and who may extend her visit (if she gets this letter) to
Egypt. I know the lady; she is a lady of rare culture and high
toned character. She is the daughter of Mr. Pascal Fowlkes of
Nottoway, Va., whose associations are with the best circles of
Virginia society. You will confer a favor on me if you will cause
this general letter to be given and sent to the care of the American
Commissioner at Paris, where Miss Fowlkes is now.
I found my daughter well and improved. I brought with me
my younger daughter (Hally) to see her sister. I am enjoying
the company of my two little ones.
I send this letter enclosed to Mrs. Hayes who will excuse me
for the liberty I take and have taken with her name. I ask for her
influence if it be necessary to obtain the circular letter I ask for
for one of the most refined, cultivated, Christian women of the
country. Present me kindly to your family.
As ever your friend,
Guy M. Bryan.
P. S. Don't make the mistake of regarding the Potter Com-
mission or investigation as amounting to nothing. I regret its
existence; it has done you harm. The investigation has made a
deep impression; it may do no good to the Democratic party; it
certainly has injured officials and shown up the character of those
who managed affairs at the South before your term.
HAYES TO BRYAN
Soldiers Home,
9 Aug. 1878
My dear Guy:
I have your letter of the 5th July from Botetout, Va. I mail
this morning such a letter as you suggest to Miss Betty D. Fowlkes,316
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