Richard Olney to Woodrow Wilson

Richard Olney to Woodrow Wilson

Olney, Richard, 1835-1917

WWP17560

1913 March

Richard Olney writes to Woodrow Wilson telling him he will consider accepting the post and notify him by the end of the week.

Wilson Papers, Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
President of the United States,
White House,
Washington, DC
My dear Mr. PresidentYour telegram is received and I am quite overcome by the great honor you suggest doing me and by the very complimentary terms in which you express your offer.
Yet, in fairness to my family and myself and in justice to the administration and you, I must take a brief time to consider whether I ought to undertake the responsibilities of so great an office as those involved in becoming the American Ambassador in London.
I will give you a definite answer by the end of the week. If you ought to have it earlier, I will answer at any time you may suggest.
With thanks for your kind consideration, I am

Richard Olney

Letter

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924