Colonel House to Woodrow Wilson

Colonel House to Woodrow Wilson

House, Edward Mandell, 1858-1938

WWP18350

1914 February 12

Edward M. House writes to Woodrow Wilson about their relatives who are being considered for the Presidency of the City College of New York.

Wilson Papers, Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence

Dear Governor

I learn today for the first time that your brother-in-law and my brother-in-law are both being talked of for the Presidency of the College of the City of New York.
I did not know that Professor Elliot was being thought of, otherwise I should have discouraged the mention of Doctor Mezes’ name.mezes is not dissatisfied here and is doing splendid work, but he is a little far from the center of things for a man of his ability.Houston suggested his name to the Trustees early in the Autumn and that is how it started.
I am writing today to the friends who have been active in his behalf telling them to do nothing further and that, in my opinion, no better selection could be made than that of Professor Elliot.
I merely wanted to write this so that we may have the records straight.

Your affectionate friend,
EM House

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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924