Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937
Identifier
WWP20518
Date
1917 January 13
Description
Newton D. Baker writes to Woodrow Wilson, regarding the issue of John B. Jenkins, Jr., and his discharge from the National Guard service.
Language
English
Text
My dear Mr. President
Newton D. Baker
The President.
1 Inclosure.
On January 10th you sent me a letter from Mr. RH Dabney, of the University of Virginia, with regard to the case of John B. Jenkins, Jr., Corporal, Battery B, 1st Battalion, Field Artillery, Virginia National Guard.
Applications for the discharge of this soldier have been made continuously from the 28th of September until now. A re-examination of the distressing circumstances surrounding this young man have led to a belief on my part that he should be discharged from the service, and it has accordingly been done.
I inclose a carbon copy of this letter, which it seems to me you may desire to forward to Doctor Dabney in order that he may know of the action taken.
Newton D. Baker
The President.
1 Inclosure.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Citation
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937, “Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson,” 1917 January 13, WWP20518, University of Virginia Woodrow Wilson Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.