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State, city and University officials have reported that, if you were to stay away from the campus, thus fulfilling your legal duty, there is little danger of any disorder being incited which the local town and campus authorities could not adequately handle.

Context

Telegram to Governor Wallace Concerning the Admission of Negro Students to the University of Alabama.

06/09/1963

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