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Letter From Philander C. Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 21, 1918

Philander C. Knox

A typed letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 21, 1918. Within, Knox discusses the popularity of a recent Senate speech and encloses an editorial written by Colonel Strayer.
Letter From Jay L. Benedict to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 7, 1918

Jay L. Benedict

A typed letter from Jay L. Benedict to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 7, 1918. Within, Benedict apologizes for the sudden cessation of Wilson's application for a commission in the United States Army and offers a return of personal documents Wilson enclosed.
Letter From William H. Zinsser to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, December 6, 1918

William H. Zinsser

A typed letter from William H. Zinsser to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated December 6, 1918. Within, Zinsser apologizes for his lack of communication and informs Wilson of the upcoming plans the Social Hygiene Division will be attempting to conduct now that the conflict in Europe has ended.
Letter From Edward H. Williams to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 19, 1918

Edward H. Williams

A typed letter from Edward H. Williams to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 19, 1918. Within, Williams informs Wilson that due to the ending of conflict in Europe, the War Department has no need for his service.
Letter From Eliot Wadsworth to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 8, 1918

Eliot Wadsworth

A typed letter from Eliot Wadsworth to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 8, 1918. Within, Wadsworth informs Wilson that it would not be advisable to accept Wilson's offer in providing foreign service to the Red Cross.
Letter From Edward H. Williams to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, October 29, 1918

Edward H. Williams

A typed letter from Edward H. Williams to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 29, 1918. Within, Williams informs Wilson he must complete an application and contact Capt. Wharton Weems in order to be accepted into a commission from the American Expeditionary Forces.
Telegram From Philander C. Knox to John C. Groome, October 25, 1918

Philander C. Knox

A typed telegram from Philander Knox to Provost Marshal John C. Groome, dated October 25, 1918. Within, Knox details Huntington-Wilson's qualifications that would make him a good fit for commission.
Letter From George W. Long, September 26, 1918

George W. Long

A typed letter from George W. Long, dated September 26, 1918. Within, Long confirms that Wilson has been registered with the Selective Service but writes that he is not physically qualified for military service.
Letter From Adolph A. Hoehling Jr. to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, September 25, 1918

Adolph A. Hoehling Jr.

A typed letter from Adoph Hoehling Jr. to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated September 25, 1918. Within, Hoehling informs Wilson to contact a commissioned Personnel Brach in regard to Wilson's application to join the Judge Advocate General's Staff Corps.
Letter From Walter F. Martin and Marlborough Churchill to Draft Board, September 19, 1918

Walter F. Martin and Marlborough Churchill

A typed letter from Marlborough Churchill and Walter F. Martin to the local Draft Board of Philadelphia, dated September 19, 1918. Within, they write to request the Board issue Huntington-Wilson his classification and status.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Samuel T. Ansell, September 18, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Samuel T. Ansell, dated September 18, 1918. Within, Wilson inquires about his prior application for a position in the Judge Advocate General's office.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Marlborough Churchill, September 13, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A handwritten copy of a letter sent from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Brigadier General Malborough Churchill, dated September 13, 1918. Within, Wilson writes about the forms and certification required for his application to the Judge Advocate General's Staff Corps.
Questionnaire for Applicant for a Commission, Military Intelligence Branch, General Staff, September 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed questionnaire for application to the Military Intelligence Branch General Staff, filled out by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson sometime in September 1918. The questions cover such topics as employment history, family information, education and memberships in organizations.
Letter From Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 19, 1918

Philander C. Knox

A typed letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 19, 1918. Within, Knox writes about his time in Valley Forge and mentions an upcoming report about foreign loans in China.
Letter From Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 13, 1918

Philander C. Knox

A typed letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated July 13, 1918. Within, Knox writes about his children's military careers and asks whether Wilson has sent copies of his book to members of the Senate.
Letter From William H. Burnham to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 28, 1918

William H. Burnham

A typed letter from William H. Burnham to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated April 28, 1918. Within, Burnham writes to further inquire about the structure of the proposed educational pamphlet and asks whether there should be an additional section devoted to mental hygiene.
Letter From H. H. Moore to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 25, 1918

H. H. Moore

A typed letter from H. H. Moore (under the direction of Dr. Franklin Martin) to Francis Mairs Hungtington-Wilson, dated April 25, 1918. Within, Moore requests Wilson's opinion on a draft bill to be presented to Congress on the subject of social hygiene.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Helen Cordelia Putnam, April 16, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Helen Cordelia Putnam, dated April 16, 1918. Within, Wilson writes to thank Putnam and address concerns about the educational pamphlet project raised in her prior letter.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William H. Burnham, April 16, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William H. Burnham, dated April 16, 1918. Within, Wilson writes to respond to suggestions and questions about the educational pamphlet project posed in a prior letter from Burnham.
Letter From William H. Burnham to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 8, 1918

William H. Burnham

A typed letter from William H. Burnham to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated April 8, 1918. Within, Burnham raises further questions and offers suggestions for Wilson's educational pamphlet project.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to John J. Spurgeon, April 6, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to John J. Spurgeon, dated April 6, 1918. Within, Wilson writes to ask Spurgeon's permission to reprint Wilson's signed articles written for the Public Ledger into a book-length work.
Letter From Helen Cordelia Putnam to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 6, 1918

Helen C. Putnam

A typed letter from Helen Cordelia Putnam to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated April 6, 1918. Within, Putnam writes to inform Wilson of her interest in the educational pamphlet project, but raises some concerns about the editing and distribution plans.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Helen Cordelia Putnam, April 4, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Helen Cordelia Putnam, dated April 4, 1918. Within, Wilson inquires if Putnam had received his prior letter requesting her assistance with the children's welfare section of the educational pamphlet project.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William H. Burnham, April 4, 1918

Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William H. Burnham, dated April 4, 1918. Within, Wilson answers questions posed by Burnham in a prior letter and asks for assistance identifying an authority to write the children's welfare section of the proposed pamphlet.
Letter From William H. Burnham to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 28, 1918

William H. Burnham

A typed letter from William H. Burnham to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated March 28, 1918. Within, Burnham expresses interest in Wilson's pamphlet and asks preliminary questions related to the project.