W-Z, 1913 March - April

File — Box: 1, Folder: 16

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

John William Davis' correspondence encompasses the years in which he served as solicitor general. The major portion of that correspondence deals with letters of endorsement regarding a Supreme Court vacancy; inquiries from citizens seeking positions with the federal government; petitions for military commissions during the war years; and Davis' carbon responses as well. These papers were found among the William J. Hughes, Jr. Papers and in consideration of Davis' position, it warranted a separate collection.

Dates

Other: 1913 March - April

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bulk of correspondence deals with Supreme Court vacancy and endorsements of Davis for the position. - Watson, C.W., U.S. Senator, Feb 28 - Wiederbusch, A.H., May 20, inre S.C. judgeship's other candidates - Watson, April 7 &4, and Tumulty letter - Watsom, D.T., COPIES of letters to A. Mitchell Palmer, March 15, McReynolds, March 15, & Davis March 15, All attached w/ Davis reply - Wayt, Mayor of Staunton, Virginia, March 12 - "Jack" to Davis, "Confidential", inre judgeship "conference by few leading republicans"