K's, 1914 October - December

File — Box: 1, Folder: 44

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: 1914 October - December

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Bulk of correspondence deals with Eugene Kopp Case. Held by French government until able to prove U.S. citizenship. Also contains circular from U.S. State Dept inre Americans in Europe at the outbreak of W.W.I. Also, Davis query to Secretary of State as to whereabouts of other U.S. citizens from his home state of Virginia.