Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Identifier
WWP19490
Date
1919 March 22
Description
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about the need for clothing in liberated European countries.
Source
Hoover-Wilson Correspondence, Hoover Institution, Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford, California
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964--Correspondence
Language
English
Text
DRAFT
Dear Mr. President
The need for clothing in the various liberated regionds of Europe is almost beyond description. The large surplus supplies of Army clothing have been placed in the hands of the United States Liquidation Board, of which Judge Parker is Chairman, to be sold. The Liquidation Board have large powers in the matter and are entirely sympathetic towards realizning the material on fair terms and extending credit for its payment. In order to get a rapid execution, it is necessary for someone to take responsiblities in the determination of prices and values. I am perfectly willing to take my share of these responsibilities. In order for the Board to take action in this direction, they desire to have from you an indication that you are in agreement with this policy and we have jointly drafted the attached letter, which, if you could see your way to address to Judge Parker, would put the matter in mothion.
Yours faithfully,
Herbert C. Hoover
HH:AK
His Excellency,
The President,
P a r i s.
Dear Mr. President
The need for clothing in the various liberated regionds of Europe is almost beyond description. The large surplus supplies of Army clothing have been placed in the hands of the United States Liquidation Board, of which Judge Parker is Chairman, to be sold. The Liquidation Board have large powers in the matter and are entirely sympathetic towards realizning the material on fair terms and extending credit for its payment. In order to get a rapid execution, it is necessary for someone to take responsiblities in the determination of prices and values. I am perfectly willing to take my share of these responsibilities. In order for the Board to take action in this direction, they desire to have from you an indication that you are in agreement with this policy and we have jointly drafted the attached letter, which, if you could see your way to address to Judge Parker, would put the matter in mothion.
Yours faithfully,
Herbert C. Hoover
HH:AK
His Excellency,
The President,
P a r i s.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Citation
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964, “Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson,” 1919 March 22, WWP19490, Hoover Institute at Stanford University Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.