Political Equality Club urges senator to pass bill to give women the right to vote

1903. Women Suffrage (NEW YORK). Autograph Letter Signed, 1-1/2 pages. Fulton, NY: 1903. This is a 2 page ALS from the Fulton (NY) Political Equality Club to state Senator Franklin H. Gates noting that there will be a hearing on a bill to give women the right to vote on issues concerning the expenditures of funds raised from u1;1: payers. including women. The club notes that among the cities and towns of Oswego County, Fulton stands alone in not allowing tax-paying women to vote, and the women of the club are "Trusting lhat we may rely upon your active aid in this important matter whose favorable issue would, as we strongIy believe, tend to augment the general welfare of our growing city." This is signed by Caroline F. Barnes, President and Laura H Curtis, Secretary. Little toned, but very good.