Letter to General Enoch H. Crowder from John H. Wigmore - May 30, 1918
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May 30 [1918] Dear General At this farewell moment, even though for a brief absence, I am moved to say, man to man, that every day brings me a renewed sense of knowledge to your genius. It come easy to take order from a chief who is so much above one in abilities. There is not post which the Nation has to give that you could not worthily fill. I am only anxious that you should take care of your strength and not be extravagant in spending it. Should any matter come up in my Division requiring your decision, during my absence, I bespeak for Major Woodward the greatest possible confidence on your part in his judgment and decision. John H. Wigmore
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| Title | Letter to General Enoch H. Crowder from John H. Wigmore - May 30, 1918 |
| Creator | Wigmore, John H. |
| Source | Wigmore, John H. Letter to General Enoch H. Crowder. 30 May 1918. Crowder, Enoch H. (1859-1932), Papers, 1884-1942. C1046. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
| Description | In this letter to General Enoch H. Crowder, John H. Wigmore praised Crowder for his work and expressed his full confidence in him. This document is part of a collection compiled by Enoch Herbert Crowder, the Edinburg, Grundy County, Missouri native who served as Judge Advocate General. Crowder devised the Selective Service Act in 1917 which drafted America's forces during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | Crowder, E. H. (Enoch Herbert), 1859-1932 |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | C1046 |
| Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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| Date Original | May 30, 1918 |
| Language | English |