RO Alexander to Woodrow Wilson
Title
RO Alexander to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Alexander, R. O.
Identifier
WWP25220
Date
1918 September 28
Description
Father of sons in the service endorses President Wilson's Liberty Loan speech.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
World War, 1914-1918--United States
Contributor
Morgan Willer
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
Charlotte, NC, Sept. 28, 1918.
The President,
Washington, DC
My dear Mr. President:
Have just finished reading your speech delivered yesterday, in New York. I endorse every word. I have four boys sons and sons-in-law who are in the service and another one in second class; one is in France now in the Field Artillery. Please have this speech written in pamphlet form and send to each one of our soldiers in France so they will understand what we are fighting for. Your speech will make them better fighters. I believe the living and true God held your hand in writing this address. Don’t you think our boys attention should be called to the God of Stonewall Jackson and Joshua; these great men never cursed nor used profanity and our boys should follow their steps. God bless you is my prayer and may He continue to direct you in leading us to victory.
RO Alexander.
The President,
Washington, DC
My dear Mr. President:
Have just finished reading your speech delivered yesterday, in New York. I endorse every word. I have four boys sons and sons-in-law who are in the service and another one in second class; one is in France now in the Field Artillery. Please have this speech written in pamphlet form and send to each one of our soldiers in France so they will understand what we are fighting for. Your speech will make them better fighters. I believe the living and true God held your hand in writing this address. Don’t you think our boys attention should be called to the God of Stonewall Jackson and Joshua; these great men never cursed nor used profanity and our boys should follow their steps. God bless you is my prayer and may He continue to direct you in leading us to victory.
RO Alexander.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Alexander, R. O., “RO Alexander to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 September 28, WWP25220, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.