| Summary: | In the first letter, written August 17, 1957, Stewart praises Folsom for his recent action against Ku Klux Klan demonstrations in the state: "I truly believe that thousands of decent voters in this state have been hoping such action would be taken and I, as one who has been personally threatened and persecuted by these adult delinquents, congratulate you for your decision." Despite his stance against the Klan, however, Stewart does not support integration and the civil rights movement: "As one who has been on public record against their infamous revival, I can only say it is the best sort of public action possible to refute the allegations and smears by pro-integrationists and extremists who have been furnished ammunition, free of charge, by the Ku Klux Klans of Alabama." In the second letter, written August 19, 1957, Folsom thanks Stewart for his support.
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