William Jennings Bryan to Woodrow Wilson
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You were kind enough to say that you would call me over to the White House before sending your answer to Mr Moore’s letter, but as I have talked with Mr Osborne I venture to address you a line in the hope that it may give you greater freedom of expression in replying to Mr Moore. Mr Osborne withdraws any objections he may have expressed to the publication of the order. He desires to relieve you of any possible embarassment and asks me to assure you that he appreciates most cordially your effort to save him from the unpleasant comments that publication may excite.
I need hardly add that Mr Osborne did not seek the office with which you have honored him. I mentioned it to him and presented the matter to you because of my earnest desire to have him associated with me. He was not only my choice but accepted at a pecuniary sacrifice because of his deep interest in your administration (He was, as you remember, an original Wilson man) added to his long standing friendship for me. My affection for him is increased by his willingness to aid both you & me by consenting to that which Mr Moore regards as due to him. Mr Osborne joins me in urging you not to allow Mr Moore to withdraw his name. We shall be a happy family here in the department and I am sure he and Mr Osborne will be the best of friends when they become acquainted with each other. I have hesitated to write this letter but I feel sure that you will receive it in the spirit in which I write.
Yours truly yours
W. J. Bryan
The number 212 is handwritten and circled in the top left corner of the first page.
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