World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

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  The Issue, October 9, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of an essay entitled, "The Issue", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 9, 1940. Within, Wilson argues that Wendell Willkie or anyone supporting isolationist views should not be elected.

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  Address to Rotary Club, October 1, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a speech given at the Waterbury chapter Rotary Club by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated October 1, 1940. Within, Wilson argues for the necessary steps to protect Britain and halt German conquest.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Alben W. Barkley and Sam Rayburn, September 27, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Alben W. Barkley and Sam Rayburn dated September 27, 1940. Within, Wilson advocates for immediate military aid for Great Britain.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 15, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A hand-written copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, dated September 15, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Roosevelt to take decisive action to protect American shores by providing military aid to Britain.

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  Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William Allen White, September 6, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to William Allen White, dated September 6, 1940. Within, Wilson writes Allen to discuss the next steps for the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wendell L. Willkie, September 4, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wendell L. Willkie, dated September 4, 1940. Within, Wilson sends his thanks for providing naval military aid to Britain.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to J. Francis Smith, August 15, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed telegram from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to J. Francis Smith, dated August 15, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Smith to contact Franklin D. Roosevelt and others on the subject of aid to Britain.

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  Letter From John P. Story Jr. to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 15, 1940

  John P. Story Jr.

  A typed letter from John P. Story Jr. addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 15, 1940. Within, Story congratulates Wilson on his published letter in the Herald-Tribune and criticizes the leadership of President Roosevelt.

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  Letter From John J. Pershing to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, August 14, 1940

  John J. Pershing

  A typed letter from John J. Pershing addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 14, 1940. Within, Pershing agrees that public sentiment favors more American involvement in protecting Britain and the British fleet.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Wendell L. Willkie, August 11, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Wendell L. Willkie, dated August 11, 1940. Within, Wilson writes with worry that Willkie won't take action to protect Britain and the British fleet.

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  Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to John J. Pershing, August 7, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to John J. Pershing, dated August 7, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Pershing to use his influence to encourage American naval aid to the British fleet.

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  Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Wilbur Forrest, August 5, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Wilbur Forrest, dated August 5, 1940. Within, Wilson urges Forrest to consider publishing an enclosure on the subject of an alliance with Japan.

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  The First Essential of American Defense, August 4, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of an essay entitled, "The First Essential of American Defense", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated August 4, 1940. Within, Wilson writes on the consequences of Britain's potential fall to Germany and calls for foreign policy agreement between President Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Francis T. Maloney and David E. Fitzgerald, July 15, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson addressed to members of the Democratic National Convention, dated July 15, 1940. Within, Wilson advocates for maximum aid to Great Britain and the importance of keeping the sea routes open.

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  Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Henry P. Fletcher, June 21, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Henry P. Fletcher, dated June 21, 1940. Within, Wilson writes to Fletcher on the temporary appointment of chairman Hamilton and the potential impact it might have on the Republican platform.

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  Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Samuel Pryor, June 21, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Samuel Pryor, dated June 21, 1940. Within, Wilson sends his views on foreign policy and national defense that he feels should be representative of the Republican Party.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Connecticut Delegates and William Allen White, June 3, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of two telegrams sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Senators and Representatives from Connecticut and William A. White, dated June 3, 1940. Within, Wilson discusses potential aid for Britain and France and urges the repeal of neutrality legislation.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Franklin D. Roosevelt, June 3, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a telegram from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, dated June 3, 1940. Within, Wilson writes to urge Roosevelt to take more action in the war to aid Britain and France.

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  Letter From Archibald Douglas Turnbull to Hope Butler, April 3, 1940

  A. D. Turnbull

  A typed letter from Archibald Douglas Turnbull addressed to Hope Butler, dated April 3, 1940. Within, Turnbull sends his thanks for the efforts given by Butler and her husband Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson for their work with Fighting Funds For Finland Inc.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to the Fighting Funds for Finland Committee, January 30, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a telegram from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to the Fighting Funds for Finland committee, dated January 30, 1940. Within, Wilson suggests appointing Harold Colee to represent Florida's efforts to supply munitions and other aid to Finland.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Herbert Hoover, January 28, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a telegram sent by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Herbert Hoover, dated January 28, 1940. Within, Wilson continues his advocacy efforts to send contribution funds for the relief and defense of Finland.

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  Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Herbert Hoover, January 28, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson and A. D. Turnbull

  A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Herbert Hoover, dated January 28, 1940. Within, Wilson writes in another attempt to convince Herbert Hoover to allocate unrestricted financial contributions towards munitions and relief for Finland.

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  Telegram From Herbert Hoover to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 27, 1940

  Herbert Hoover

  A typed copy of a telegram sent by Herbert Hoover and addressed to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated January 27, 1940. Within, Hoover informs Wilson that his requested use of voluntary funds for munitions aid to Finland won't be possible.

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  Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Herbert Hoover, January 24, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of a telegram from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson addressed to Herbert Hoover, dated January 24, 1940. Within, Wilson advocates for contribution funds to be spent on munitions to aid Finland.

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  Foreign Policy and National Defense, 1940

  Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

  A typed copy of an essay entitled, "Foreign Policy and National Defense", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson from circa 1940. Within, Wilson writes on the rejection of the current foreign and domestic policy being conducted under the Roosevelt administration.