Dear Governor:
The Glenn-Tucker case is to be finally closed on next Mon-
day and we wish to make the very best possible showing on be-
half of the Nations. The only testimony they have is the affi-
davits of George Washington and Andrew McGee, two well known
notorious standing witnesses. These witnesses are also makers
of affidavits in many other cases; and we wish to impeach them
by the most thorough and sweeping testimony, both in the Glenn-
Tucker case and in the other cases, in connection with which
they have made affidavits.
It is with much hesitation that we request that you come
to South McAlester to give testimony in the case. We know that
it will be an uncomfortable trip, but we can make one trip do
for the Glenn-Tucker case and the other cases and we do not
think it will be necessary for you to come again. The case is
set for trial on Monday, but realizing that you would not care
to be away from home over Sunday, it will be alright for you to
come Monday arriving here Monday night; and you can give your
testimony Tuesday morning.
The importance of the showing we make in this case cannot
very well be over estimated; and we are firmly of the opinion
that the case should not be closed without taking your testimony.
We wish you to state to the court, not only the character and
reputation of these witnesses, but we wish to have you make
statements as to the methods employed to take affidavits of
persons of this character, and also the methods employed, shown
in citizenship matters. Your satement would impress the
court in a way that the statement of no one else would do, and
we respectfully and earnestly urge you to be present at this
time and we will try not to give you any further trouble along
this line.
Hoping that you and family are well and with best wishes,
we remain . . . .
Mansfield, McMurray & Cornish
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