13 July 1917

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Document

Title: [Appointment of Philip R. Ward Lieutenant Colonel in the Coast Artillery]

Appointment of Philip R. Ward to Lieutenant Colonel in the Coast Artillery, beginning May 15, 1917. NOT signed by Wilson. Signed by William Ingraham as Acting Secretary of War. Docketed at top by the Adjutant General, reads "The Adjutant General's Office, Recorded Jul 18 1917". Features a paper seal from the War Office and two detailed patriotic scenes.

GLC00778.23

18 September 1920

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Document signed

Title: [Presidential commutation for Isaac Sorin, convicted of possession of stolen goods 3 February 1919 and sentenced to five years]

Isaac Sorin was convicted of possession of goods stolen from interstate shipments in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey and sentenced to five years in the State penitentiary in Baltimore, Maryland. Wilson commuted his sentence to expire 3 October 1920, no reason given. Countersigned by Acting Attorney General William L. Frirnson. Printed document with blanks filled in with type.

GLC00868

March 6, 1918

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Harvey D. Gibson

Wilson informs Gibson that he has selected him to serve on the National War Finance Committee. Indicates that the Red Cross was about to "appeal to the American people for additional funds to carry on its work" during World War I. Letter written on stationery of the American Red Cross, National Headquarters.

GLC00972

May 1918

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Header Record

Title: [Two items relating to Woodrow Wilson] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC00971

January 30, 1903

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to John William Flinn

Wilson writes to Reverend Flinn. Acknowledges a letter concerning Wilson's father: "It really gives me very deep comfort to hear such word about my father from those who really knew and appreciated him." Also replies that he does not know much about George's studies and preparations for teaching. Wilson has crossed out "Flynn" and inserted the correct spelling, "Flinn."

GLC04573.10

February 27, 1912

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Stan Henkels

Thanks Henkels for gift of Bradford's Bibliographical Manual.

GLC02551.04

1861-1877

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Pamphlet

Title: The Significance of Lincoln

GLC08880.013

May 26, 1918

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Autograph letter signed

Title: Draft letter to King Albert of Belgium

Letter discusses American aid to Belgium during World War I and their common fight for freedom. Letter written on White House stationery. Date from GLC00971.02.

GLC00971.01

1915/12/14

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to R. Fulton Cutting

Asks Cutting to join Herbert Hoover's enlarged Commission for the Relief of Belgium during World War I.

GLC02339

1915 ca.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Photograph signed

Title: Studio portrait of Woodrow Wilson by Harris & Ewing

GLC02551.02

1916/12/05

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Bella W. Swope re: running for a second term

Signed as President on White House stationery. WW notes that "I look forward to the next four years with something of a sinking heart...."

GLC02793.067

1917/09/15

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rev. William J. Hampton re: his love for his mother

Signed as President, on White House stationery, aboard the U.S.S. Mayflower.

GLC02793.068

1913/08/09

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gertrude Bondhill re: his pleasure in her performance

Written as President

GLC02793.061

1914/08/06

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Autograph note signed

Title: to Thomas Marshall re: thanking him for his thoughtfulness

Written as President. Date inferred from content. Marshall was Wilson's Vice President.

GLC02793.062

1915/01/20

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jesse W. Weik re: thanks for sample of Lincoln's handwriting

Written as President

GLC02793.063

1915/11/22

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to J. Edwin Murphy re: asking for explanation about a story on his typewriter

Signed as President. Enclosing a news story about Wilson's faulty typewriter which Wilson calls "silly and annoying." Murphy was editor of the Washington Times.

GLC02793.064

1915/11/30

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to J. Edwin Murphy re: thanking him for admitting mistake

Signed as President. Goes with #2793.064. Wilson's distress was in being seen "a fool and a sloven." Murphy was editor of the Washington Times.

GLC02793.065

1915/12/31

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Justice & Mrs Mahlon Pitney re: thanks for wedding gift

Typed (as he notes) and signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.066

1920/09/03

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Document signed

Title: [Presidential commutation for William J. Dodge, convicted of sedition according to the Espionage Act on 16 September 1918 and sentenced to six years]

William J. Dodge was convicted in the U.S. District Court of Western New York of making seditious utterances while the U.S. was a war, in violation section 3 of the Espionage Act of 16 May 1918, appeal was denied by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals 13 October 1919 and the Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari. Dodge began serving his sentence at the State penitentiary at Baltimore, Maryland on 22 January 1920. Wilson commuted his sentence to expire on 22 November 1920. Countersigned by William L. Frirnson as acting Attorney General. Printed document with blanks…

GLC05678

1917/01/25

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Carrie C. Catt re: women's suffrage

President Wilson expresses solidarity with the woman's suffrage movement. "I have a very real interest in the extension of the suffrage to the women, and I feel that every step in this direction should be applauded." Catt headed the influential National American Women Suffrage Association.

GLC07144

1917/07/25

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Document signed

Title: [Membership certificate of The American National Red Cross]

Certificate of The American National Red Cross as a "Life Member." Signed by Red Cross Secretary C.S. Magee and President Woodrow Wilson. With a printed signature of President Wilson.

GLC01896.146

1916/08/29

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Pamphlet signed

Title: Address of the President of the United States

Regarding rights of railroad workers (8 hour days, overtime pay, etc.). Signed on page 8.

GLC06963