William G. McAdoo to Woodrow Wilson
Title
William G. McAdoo to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941
Identifier
WWP25143
Date
1918 August 27
Description
Paul Cravath is too important to be withdrawn while Crosby is ill and he does not deserve it anyway.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Cravath, Paul D. (Paul Drennan), 1861-1940
Crosby, Oscar Terry, 1861-1947
Contributor
Morgan Willer
Relation
WWP25144
WWP25145
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
CONFIDENTIAL.
Dear Mr. President:
I am greatly concerned about the state of Crosby’s health. He is quite ill in London and I think a month or perhaps two months of rest is imperative. This is a decided misfortune because it is most essential for the Treasury that the work Mr. Crosby is doing in London and Paris shall be carried forward uninterruptedly and efficiently. The recall of Mr. Cravath, owing to his familiarity with our problems - a familiarity gained after seven months of active work and experience - added to Mr. Crosby’s illness, seriously cripples me at a time when my need is great. I think it is of the utmost importance to send Mr. Cravath back to London immediately and I shall be deeply grateful if you will review this matter. I am convinced that you have had erroneous information about Mr. Cravath and that a very great injustice will be done to him if he is recalled, to say nothing of the serious harm that will be done to the Treasury’s work in Europe at this time.
Will you not give this your kind consideration and help me if it is possible to do so.
Of course, if there are conclusive reasons why you think Mr. Cravath should be recalled, I shall, as you know, cheerfully acquiesce. This matter is really exigent and I shall be glad to discuss it with you as soon as you can give me a moment.
Affectionately yours,
W G McAdoo
The President,
The White House.
Dear Mr. President:
I am greatly concerned about the state of Crosby’s health. He is quite ill in London and I think a month or perhaps two months of rest is imperative. This is a decided misfortune because it is most essential for the Treasury that the work Mr. Crosby is doing in London and Paris shall be carried forward uninterruptedly and efficiently. The recall of Mr. Cravath, owing to his familiarity with our problems - a familiarity gained after seven months of active work and experience - added to Mr. Crosby’s illness, seriously cripples me at a time when my need is great. I think it is of the utmost importance to send Mr. Cravath back to London immediately and I shall be deeply grateful if you will review this matter. I am convinced that you have had erroneous information about Mr. Cravath and that a very great injustice will be done to him if he is recalled, to say nothing of the serious harm that will be done to the Treasury’s work in Europe at this time.
Will you not give this your kind consideration and help me if it is possible to do so.
Of course, if there are conclusive reasons why you think Mr. Cravath should be recalled, I shall, as you know, cheerfully acquiesce. This matter is really exigent and I shall be glad to discuss it with you as soon as you can give me a moment.
Affectionately yours,
W G McAdoo
The President,
The White House.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
McAdoo, W. G. (William Gibbs), 1863-1941, “William G. McAdoo to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 August 27, WWP25143, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.