Edward G. Hoffman to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edward G. Hoffman to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Hoffman, Edward G., 1877-1931
Identifier
WWP25453
Date
1918 November 13
Description
Americans will come to view President Wilson as a great American.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Contributor
Maria Matlock
Relation
WWP25454
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
His Excellency,
Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States
My dear Mr. Wilson:
I am very sorry that Indiana went against us in the recent elections. We did everything we could to carry the State but our efforts were of no avail. Believing that you may be interested as to the reason why, I shall submit them herewith in the order of their importance.
The Pro-Germans voted the Republican ticket
The Railroad and Shopmen failed to show appreciation and thousands of them refised to vote.
The farmers left us on account of price of wheat being fixed in the North and the price of cotton not being fixed in the South.
General loss due to constant drives for money for patriotic purposes.
The unfortunate thing with the Hoosier is that he fails to think. I suppose this would apply to the average American. He is so often led away from the truth by some small thing. For instance in Indiana the opposition press played the North against the South. This single thing undoubtedly affected a great many votes.
I do not like to charge that the American people are not grateful but it is pretty difficult to keep from this conclusion at times. Permit me to say, however, that the sober American mind in time to come will classify you as the greatest President in the time of our Republic. I do hope that the remainder of your term will be less strenuous than the former six years, and that the new Congress will not be able to or willing to embarrass you.
With my very kindest regards, I beg to remain,
Yours very truly,
EG Hoffman
Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States
My dear Mr. Wilson:
I am very sorry that Indiana went against us in the recent elections. We did everything we could to carry the State but our efforts were of no avail. Believing that you may be interested as to the reason why, I shall submit them herewith in the order of their importance.
The Pro-Germans voted the Republican ticket
The Railroad and Shopmen failed to show appreciation and thousands of them refised to vote.
The farmers left us on account of price of wheat being fixed in the North and the price of cotton not being fixed in the South.
General loss due to constant drives for money for patriotic purposes.
The unfortunate thing with the Hoosier is that he fails to think. I suppose this would apply to the average American. He is so often led away from the truth by some small thing. For instance in Indiana the opposition press played the North against the South. This single thing undoubtedly affected a great many votes.
I do not like to charge that the American people are not grateful but it is pretty difficult to keep from this conclusion at times. Permit me to say, however, that the sober American mind in time to come will classify you as the greatest President in the time of our Republic. I do hope that the remainder of your term will be less strenuous than the former six years, and that the new Congress will not be able to or willing to embarrass you.
With my very kindest regards, I beg to remain,
Yours very truly,
EG Hoffman
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Hoffman, Edward G., 1877-1931, “Edward G. Hoffman to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 November 13, WWP25453, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.