John Lind to Woodrow Wilson
Title
John Lind to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Lind, John, 1854-1930
Identifier
WWP17822
Date
1913 June 12
Source
Wilson Papers, Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Text
TELEGRAM.
3 WU JM 101 Collect N. L.
915 am 13th
Minneapolis, Minn.,
June 12, 1913.
The President,
Washington, DC
3 WU JM 101 Collect N. L.
915 am 13th
Minneapolis, Minn.,
June 12, 1913.
The President,
Washington, DC
Profoundly grateful and appreciating to the fullest extent the honor and confidence suggested by your message. I do not see my way clear to accept. Personal and family considerations prevent. Reflecting convinces me that it would be questionable policy for one of foreign birth to accept a resident appointment to the country of his nativity. Complications might arise in which the most prudent conduct would not avoid criticism and embarrassment. Furthermore, I prefer to be at home where I may be able to contribute something toward the redemption of our state and the realization of of the policies of the Administration.
John Lind.Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Lind, John, 1854-1930, “John Lind to Woodrow Wilson,” 1913 June 12, WWP17822, First Year Wilson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.