Edward J. Mair to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Edward J. Mair to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Mair, Edward J.
Identifier
CS26
Date
1914 November 13
Description
Letter writer hints at harming Trotter if Wilson sends him to Baton Rouge.
Source
Library of Congress
Wilson Papers, Series 4, 152A Reel 231, Manuscript Division
Wilson Papers, Series 4, 152A Reel 231, Manuscript Division
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Contributor
Althea Cupo
Maria Matlock
Language
English
Provenance
Digital copy acquired from federal archives by previous WWPL Archivist, Heidi Hackford.
Text
Mr. Woodrow Wilson,
Pres. of U.S.,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir,-
As a warm and staunch friend and supporter of yours, I am assuming the liberty of enclosing a "self-explanatory" clipping.
If you will only send the illustrious "Trotter" down here, I'll promise you he will receive a very warm reception.
Believe me,
Yours most obediently,
Edw. J. Mair.
N.B. Enclosed find folder of our little city.
Pres. of U.S.,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir,-
As a warm and staunch friend and supporter of yours, I am assuming the liberty of enclosing a "self-explanatory" clipping.
If you will only send the illustrious "Trotter" down here, I'll promise you he will receive a very warm reception.
Believe me,
Yours most obediently,
Edw. J. Mair.
N.B. Enclosed find folder of our little city.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Mair, Edward J., “Edward J. Mair to Woodrow Wilson,” 1914 November 13, CS26, Race and Segregation Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.