John J. Pershing to Woodrow Wilson
Title
John J. Pershing to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948
Identifier
WWP22002
Date
1917 October 8
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers, 1786-1957
Text
France
Dear Mr. President
John J. Pershing
Dear Mr. President
In acknowledging the high honor that you have conferred upon me, I pray that you will accept my most sincere and most humble thanks for this expression of your confidence in me.
I again pledge myself, Mr. President, to serve you and the nation unceasingly and loyally and with all my strength, in the full assurance that, with the aid of Divine Providence, we shall succeed in our righteous cause of saving democracy to the world.
It is inspiring, Mr. President, to feel that our country, under your distinguished guidance, has taken the lead in this great task. The people of the allied nations have faith in you as in no other man.
Please accept my earnest wishes for your continued health and strength.
With high esteem, I remain,
Your most obedient servant,John J. Pershing
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948, “John J. Pershing to Woodrow Wilson,” 1917 October 8, WWP22002, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.