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2980 Delmar Lane, N. w. Rpartment E-2 Atlanta, Georgia 30311 October 27, 1964 The Honorable Ivan Allen Mayor of the City of Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia My dear Mr. Mayor: Congratulations to you on the concerted efforts you have put forth in securing a Maj or League Baseball Team for Atlanta. Knowing that you have received numerous congratulatory expressions on this subject, it is my desire to extend warm, personal feelings because of certain factors involved. As a classmate and personal friend of Mr. Henry Aaron, I talked with him in person via telephone on October 23, 1964. During our conversation, he asked for a personal opinion concerning the r acial issues in Atlanta. Having weighed the issues carefully , I informed Mr. Aaron that I would collect a city survey from proper authorities. In the meantime , I asked him to talk with Mr. Maye and at a convenient time, arranged by them, I would bring the results of the poll ta.ken to Wisconsin. This type of survey, I felt would give an opportunity to discuss each phase of the city from many angl es as well as from several individual points of view. Mr. Aaron, I am pleased to say, readily accepted m:y proposal. In regards to the information concerning the survey, I would like to discuss the matter with you personally i f such a conference can be arranged. I would also like to secure materials, brochures, and other available information pertinent to the matter of race relations in Atlanta. I will be very grateful to l-tOU if you will give this matter your serious consideration at a very early date so that I may be able to talk with Mr. Maye and Mr . Aaron. �The Honorable Ivan Allen - Page 2 There is also a possibility of Mrs. Aaron becoming interested in residing in Atlanta. Positive reactions from you, as well as favorable comments from other prominent citizens, I feel, certainly will be important factors in determing the future home of a family; especially when that family is connected with a team that will be an asset to our city. I hope to hear from y ou soon. Very truly yours, c. C. Williams �