C's, 1913 December - 1914 January
Scope and Contents
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 December - 1914 January
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Correspondence contains inquiries for federal jobs, Cases discussed: Stewart Vehicle Co., vs Hartford Fire Insurance Co.,; Miller vs. West Va., Pulp & Paper Co - Camden, H.P., Jan 26, COPY, inre G.W. Goethals wanting to leaving Panama Canal job and be NYC police commissioner, Davis reply, Jan 27, attached
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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