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NATIONAL OFFICES League Of United Latin American Citizens '••All jfi One and One j/yi All" 710 BCANLAN BUILDING HOUSTON 2, TEXAS November 6, 19 ?2 OFFICES OF The National President P i W Mr. Jesse Gonzalez 125 Dekota St. San Antonio, Texas Dear Jesses The other day I was in San Antonio and met Benny Gantu at the Continental Hotel. I asked him for your address as we are planning a Lulac dance soon here in Houston. Please advise me what is the best price that you can make us for a dance either on Sunday, December 7th or Sunday, December l*+th at t' e Plantation." Also, what you will charge to play from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. or from 7:00 to 12:00 as these five hour deal dances are becom- ing popular in Houston. As Benny has made such a hit every time you have come to Houston. I should like to have you include him as the vocalist. This is a Lulac Benefit Dance so please make me the best price that you can. I am Thank you for your kind attention to this matter, Yours very truly, John J. Herrera JJHimg
Herrera, John J.[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jesse Gonzalez - 1952-11-06],
letter,
November 6, 1952;
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