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Incredible Malcolm X autograph letter signed to Redd Foxx, on the back of a postcard showing a photo of a chimpanzee at the ''Monkey Jungle'' in Miami, Florida. Malcolm X writes to Redd Foxx in full, ''One hundred years have passed since the Civil War, and these chimpanzees get more recognition, respect & freedom in American than our people do, because even the monkeys that lead them have more sense than the monkeys that lead us. / Bro[ther] Malcolm X''. Postmarked from Miami on 19 February 1964, just 2 weeks before Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam, reportedly because of the over-control of its leaders. Postcard is addressed by Malcolm X to Redd Foxx at his home in Los Angeles. Measures 5.5'' x 3.5''. With 4 cent stamp of Abraham Lincoln. Piece of tape along left side and light wear, overall in very good condition.