Delefosse Green to William G. McAdoo
Title
Delefosse Green to William G. McAdoo
Creator
Green, Delefosse
Identifier
WWP16225
Date
1920 March 22
Description
Delefosse Green to William G. McAdoo asking for his help in finding employment as his position with the United States Railroad Administration ends.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Hon. Wm. G. McAdoo
Dear Sir
Since the return of the roads to private ownership, Mr. Claggett has been kind enough to use me as messenger at his office, but of course within a few days that will be discontinued, and I will be out of a job, with a wife and five children to support.
It seems as though the Pullman Company is sore on me for leaving them to come with you but as I knew it was my patriotic duty as an American Citizen to help win the war, I resigned so that I could make the liberty loan trips with you and to help as Dr. Grayson said to look after your health. I served four years with Mr. Taft as private car cook, and of course as you know I have been with your Father-in-law President Wilson eversince he became President.
With nearly twelves years detailed as cook for the chiefs of the land, I am asking you please Sir: If you will kindly speak to the President and Dr. Grayson to make an executive appointment for me in one of the many government buildings, and of course when I am wanted for a trip on the road I will be the official cook.
Sorry indeed to worry you at these busy times, but it is a case of humanity.
I am your humble servant
Delefosse Green
413 - You - st. NW
P.S. I am at your services to aid in any work that you may see fit for me to do, in any part of the country.
Dear Sir
Since the return of the roads to private ownership, Mr. Claggett has been kind enough to use me as messenger at his office, but of course within a few days that will be discontinued, and I will be out of a job, with a wife and five children to support.
It seems as though the Pullman Company is sore on me for leaving them to come with you but as I knew it was my patriotic duty as an American Citizen to help win the war, I resigned so that I could make the liberty loan trips with you and to help as Dr. Grayson said to look after your health. I served four years with Mr. Taft as private car cook, and of course as you know I have been with your Father-in-law President Wilson eversince he became President.
With nearly twelves years detailed as cook for the chiefs of the land, I am asking you please Sir: If you will kindly speak to the President and Dr. Grayson to make an executive appointment for me in one of the many government buildings, and of course when I am wanted for a trip on the road I will be the official cook.
Sorry indeed to worry you at these busy times, but it is a case of humanity.
I am your humble servant
Delefosse Green
413 - You - st. NW
P.S. I am at your services to aid in any work that you may see fit for me to do, in any part of the country.
Original Format
Letter
To
William G. McAdoo
Files
Collection
Citation
Green, Delefosse, “Delefosse Green to William G. McAdoo,” 1920 March 22, WWP16225, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.