[CIVIL RIGHTS]. MCCONNELL, Bishop Francis J. (1871-1953). Typed Letter Signed. New York, August 24, 1946. On The “Committee of 100” stationery with list of committee members along the left margin. One 4to page on one leaf. Approximately 277 x 216 mm. Two horizontal creases. Addressed “Dear Mrs. Serlin:” Signed by McConnell in blue ink at bottom. The content of this letter about Southern violence against returning African-American veterans is startling: “The lynching of two Negro farm workers, one of them an honorably discharged veteran of five years overseas service, and their wives in Walton County, Georgia, has shocked the nation. Decent citizens everywhere including Governor Arnall of Georgia have expressed their horror at this great crime. But law enforcement agencies working on the spot are unable to find evidence linking the criminals with the crime… During the last few months a wave of bloody repression has arisen against the Negro. It coincides with the return of Negro veterans and the first outpouring of Negro voters in Democratic primaries throughout the South.” McConnell was an Episcopal Bishop who was deeply involved in various civil rights movements.