William Edwin Chilton to Cary T. Grayson
Title
William Edwin Chilton to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Chilton, William E. (William Edwin), 1858-1939
Identifier
WWP16085
Date
1919 November 20
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
My dear Admiral
Is it not a d--d shame that the President's sacrifices, costing his health and threatening his life seem to be thrown away? As Cicero said: Quosque tandem abutere nostra patientia Oh, Lodge, Reed, and the whole bunch of -headed, egotistic, envious politicians.
The President did exactly right. It is better to put the question squarely to the people. The Lodge program is an insult to self-respect.
Tell the President that his friends will not be deceived nor will the people forgive the munition and profiteers behind this ignominious conspiracy.
Sincerely Yours,
WE Chilton
Is it not a d--d shame that the President's sacrifices, costing his health and threatening his life seem to be thrown away? As Cicero said: Quosque tandem abutere nostra patientia Oh, Lodge, Reed, and the whole bunch of -headed, egotistic, envious politicians.
The President did exactly right. It is better to put the question squarely to the people. The Lodge program is an insult to self-respect.
Tell the President that his friends will not be deceived nor will the people forgive the munition and profiteers behind this ignominious conspiracy.
Sincerely Yours,
WE Chilton
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
Chilton, William E. (William Edwin), 1858-1939, “William Edwin Chilton to Cary T. Grayson,” 1919 November 20, WWP16085, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.