William R. Day to Woodrow Wilson
Title
William R. Day to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Day, William R. (William Rufus), 1849-1923
Identifier
WWP25459
Date
1918 November 14
Description
Supreme Court Justice reluctantly turns down appointment to the Peace Commission.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Contributor
Maria Matlock
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
My Dear Mr. President:
I am deeply appreciative of the honor which you have conferred upon me in the offer of a place upon the Peace Commission. I wish it were practicable for me to accept this opportunity for service. I am, however reluctantly, constrained to forego this privilege.
Wishing you continued success in the great work before you,
I am,
with high regard,
Sincerely yours,
William R. Day
To the President,
White House,
Washington.
I am deeply appreciative of the honor which you have conferred upon me in the offer of a place upon the Peace Commission. I wish it were practicable for me to accept this opportunity for service. I am, however reluctantly, constrained to forego this privilege.
Wishing you continued success in the great work before you,
I am,
with high regard,
Sincerely yours,
William R. Day
To the President,
White House,
Washington.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Day, William R. (William Rufus), 1849-1923, “William R. Day to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 November 14, WWP25459, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.