Woodrow Wilson to Newton D. Baker
Title
Woodrow Wilson to Newton D. Baker
Creator
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Identifier
WWP25351
Date
1918 November 2
Description
President Wilson lets the Secretary of War know that his is upset by the case of Edwin A. Martin.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
United States. Army
Contributor
Anna Phillips
Relation
WWP25349
WWP25350
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
My dear Baker:
I am genuinely distressed by the report about Major Edwin A. Martin, and yet I do not feel that I am entitled to a judgment contrary to your own and that of the properly constituted military authorities with regard to his abilities. The most I can ask is that no action be taken in his case until you and I can have a moment’s conversation about the case.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
[Woodrow Wilson]
Hon. Newton D. Baker,
Secretary of War.
I am genuinely distressed by the report about Major Edwin A. Martin, and yet I do not feel that I am entitled to a judgment contrary to your own and that of the properly constituted military authorities with regard to his abilities. The most I can ask is that no action be taken in his case until you and I can have a moment’s conversation about the case.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
[Woodrow Wilson]
Hon. Newton D. Baker,
Secretary of War.
Original Format
Letter
To
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937
Files
Collection
Citation
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, “Woodrow Wilson to Newton D. Baker,” 1918 November 2, WWP25351, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.