15 November, 1919 Mr. John Spargo Old Bennington Vermont My dear Mr. Spargo:-

Our State President, Dr. Horton, Has sent me your letter in which you offer your services in helping us to obtain the promise of a special session from Governor Clement. We appreciate deeply your valued interest in behalf of justice to the women of our country, and sincerely hope that your cooperation will bring success.

Senator Frank G. Howland of Barre is Chairman of the legislative committee which is to call upon the Governor and formally ask for the special session, and he is waiting for the opportune moment, which under the circumstances, must be chosen with care and forethought! In talking with the Senator this morning I mentioned your desire to assist and I am sure he would be glad to hear from you on the ways and means.

Please accept my congratulations and thanks for the very fine letter you wrote the Governor; would it be possible to allow our Publicity Chairman, Mrs W. D. Pelley, to use the whole or any part of that letter for the Press? If more of our prominent men would take the stand that you do, our battle would now be won.

With regards to Mrs Spargo, I am, Very sincerely yours, Chairman of Ratification for Vermont