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The author expresses support for the Congressman's vote against the seating of regular Mississippi congressmen and urges continued support for the MFDP position based on evidence of disenfranchisement. Additionally, the correspondence includes a request for assistance regarding the ASCS elections, advocating for new, monitored elections. It provides a historical perspective on civil rights efforts in 1960s Mississippi, highlighting the challenges faced by activists and their attempts to engage federal officials. 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But with somuch happening here all the time I have trouble getting to thetypewriter aB frequently as I should.  Anyway,I voted for youby asentee ballot.  I'm from Galesburg,I1l.,a June 64 graduateof Knox College there.  I've been in M1ssi8sippi working forCOFO since the end of June and plan to stay on here for Boue t1meyet,  \nNaturally I was hoping that you would vote against thesesting of the regular Ms81ssippi congreBsmen snd w2s glad whenyou did.W111 we have your support when the 1asue comes to avote again after the ev1dence gathered by both sides 1s all 1n?Maybe that's an unfair question.  But from where I'm sittingthe depositions that are being taken by FDP lawyers are Bo fullof proof that the regular represent t1ves areunrepresentative thatI can't conceive of anyone not supporting the MFDP posit1on,thoughI know that many never will.  \nI would alao 11ke to hear Prom you on the ABC elections,menclosing a summary report and a copy of the complgint wich weef1led with Secretary Freeaan.  Anything you could do to helpurge Mr.Free an to call new,and well-monito ed,elections wouldbe appreclated.  \nYours for Freedom,  \nJo Ann CoimanCaonton COFO","cbCaipaQLZ6ldGBW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipaQLZ6ldGBW","pdf",187084,"English","## Congressional Support and MFDP Position\n## Request for ASCS Election Reform","[{\"question\":\"Who is the sender of the letter and what is their affiliation?\",\"answer\":\"The letter is sent by Jo Ann Coiman, who is working for the Council of Federated Organizations (COFO) in Canton, Mississippi.\"},{\"question\":\"What specific political action does the author praise Congressman Schisler for?\",\"answer\":\"The author praises Congressman Schisler for voting against the seating of the regular Mississippi congressmen.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the main request regarding the ASCS elections?\",\"answer\":\"The author requests that the Congressman help urge Secretary Freeman to call for new, well-monitored elections to address concerns outlined in a filed complaint.\"}]","Letter from Jo Ann Coiman to Congressman Schisler - January 1964 | PDF",1789629480]