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The enclosed explains itself. I have worked hard to get the basis, of such a journal but the immense roll of the National Citizens' Rights Convention, having been thoroughly tested makes me sure of 10,000 subscribers; and I think it will give 40,000 or 50,000. I want to start it with at least half the holders of the promoters stock, who will of course constitute the Directors, colored men. I want too a colored Associate Editor, for I think such a magazine should teach what it preaches. I have assurances that the convertible stock will be rapidly taken by those who like to help a little and make a little too. I shall make it a 20— to 32 page magazine, fine heavy paper—no illustrations except some portraits now and then.
It is sure to be profitable and all possible loss is especially guarded
I would like to have you take $500, or $1,000, worth of the stock and be a Director. If your business will permit
Or if you would like to take, say 1,000 shares for $2,500 we will make that a certainty.
I think it is going to have a great
citizenship.
Think of the the matter. We must have good
Of course, if colored men do not take this stock I must