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This letter and notes pertain to a Mattapan woman's concern that her children would not receive adequate transportation for school.

A resident of Bristol, Florida argued that races should not mix if it is against God's will. The letter cited Boston's history, international history and north/ south aggression. The resident believed in the superiority of the white race and claimed…

A resident of Utah requested information from the Mayor about busing. He believed the situation would grow over time and become a "hot" button issue.

The letter argued that busing harmed education and cited an incident of violence involving a young student with a black belt. The author felt sympathy towards Mayor White and believed he had a solution to the problem.

Disgusted with the violence in Boston, this resident of Rhode Island suggested the intervention of religious officials.

A resident of New York created a tape for the mayor to listen to. The resident stated that the situation in Boston called for an individual to "got to work for America."

This brief letter from a resident of New York asked the Mayor to enlist the Dorchester football players to "help overcome the burdens." The resident felt sympathy towards the situation in Boston.

A resident of Missouri objected against forced busing. The resident questioned the legality of the practice in Boston. They believed freedom of choice would be eliminated with the practice of school integration.

A resident of Iowa urged the mayor to take action against Boston busing. They believed it was an "un constitutional and un-american" practice. The resident asked the mayor to address the legality of the issue.

This resident wrote to Mayor Kevin White with "anger, outrage and pity. Citing their own experiences in California and private schooling.