To Betty Shabazz
26 February 1965
[Atlanta, Ga.]
Mrs. Malcolm X
Faith Temple Church
Harlem
New York, New York
I was certainly
saddened by the shocking and tragic assassination of your husband.
While we did not always see eye to eye on methods to solve the race
problem, I always had a deep affection for Malcolm and felt that
he had the great ability to put his finger on the existence and
root of the problem. He was an eloquent spokesman for his point
of view and no one can honestly doubt that Malcolm had a great concern
for the problems that we face as a race. While I know that this
is a difficult hour for you, I am sure that God will give you the
strength to endure. I will certainly be remembering you in my prayers
and please know that you have my deepest sympathy. Always consider
me a friend and if I can do anything to ease the heavy load that
you are forced to carry at this time, please feel free to call on
me.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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