As his last resting place, these grounds-as the tomb at Mount Vernonappeal to all that is sacred in the hearts of the people who realize all that his genius and devotion meant to his country; and we women gladly respond to the patriotic and tender sentiment which would in this noble way cherish and enshrine his memory. Faithfully, JULIA G. SCOTT, President General National Society, TENNESSEE DIVISION, UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY, 464 LAFAYETTE STREET, Jackson, Tenn., June 24, 1912. MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: It affords me great pleasure to indorse your movement toward the purchase of Monticello for the United States Government. I wish you all the success you deserve for the patriotic conception. Most cordially, MISS HARRIET HOLLAND, President Tennessee Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, THE CITY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, June 14, 1912. MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: I should gladly go to Washington July 2 to advocate the purchase of Monticello by the Nation, but on that date I shall be taking Mrs. Maxwell to the country. My wife is an invalid. This season I can leave the city only about holiday time. Under the circumstances, I am sure you will excuse me. I assure you I deem it a great honor to be invited. Mrs. MARTIN LITTLETON, Calumet Place, Washington, D. C. W. H. MAXWELL, City Superintendent of Schools. THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, June 12, 1912. MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: Your letter of the 12th instant received, and I shall revolve the idea you suggest in my mind some time to see if it appears likely that an appeal from me might add anything to what you are doing on behalf of the Jefferson memorial. My opinions and feelings are fully enlisted, and if I can not afford a visit to Washington, I shall write some friends in the city to talk for the measure. Would a public letter to one of the Senators be of any service? I could send it to several southern papers for publication. I know personally some of the Representatives and have had some correspondence with Senator Williams, of Mississippi. Yours, sincerely, Is Senator Williams favorable to the project? WILLIAM E. DODD. Mrs. MARTIN W. LITTLETON, 60 Wall Street, New York. NEW YORK, April 2, 1912. DEAR MADAM: I write to ask if you will kindly send me a copy of the pamphlet you have recently issued in reference to the acquisition of Monticello, the home of Jefferson, for the Nation. I have visited Monticello, and feel deeply that it is second only to Mount Vernon as a place hallowed by patriotic associations. I should like to have our order take some action in support of your movement. Very truly, yours, THEODORE GILMAN, Governor of the New York Society of the Order 464 LAFAYETTE STREET, JACKSON, TENN. Accept my sincere thanks for the beautiful writing sent in the form of "One Wish." I trust the future may see it realized, for it should be. If my organization can assist, I am at your service to bring it about. I also am founder of my Daughters of the American Revolution chapter here, and can speak for the same. Yours, to command, most cordially, Mrs. HARRIETT HOLLAND, Tennessee United Daughters of the Confederacy. PHILADELPHIA, March 14, 1912. Mrs. MARTIN W. LITTLETON, Littlecote, Port Washington, Long Island. DEAR MADAM: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of your interesting letter in the form of an appeal for the preservation of the home of Jefferson, so beautifully printed and illustrated with such good taste. As I am interested in the subject of historical buildings and their preservation, it will give me pleasure to call attention to your effort to acquire ownership of Monticello to those equally active to the same end. The Yorktown Historical Society is engaged in work of the same general character with respect to the place where Cornwallis surrendered. At the next meeting I shall bring the matter up before the board, and if no official action is taken I can say that a moderate sum will be pledged as a subscription toward the acquisition of Monticello as a memorial to Thomas Jefferson. I have the honor to be, faithfully, yours, HENRY R. HATFIELD. Mrs. MARTIN W. LITTLETON, Port Washington, Long Island. JACKSON, TENN., May 2, 1912. MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: Please pardon delay in acknowledging receipt of your "One Wish." I enjoyed it thoroughly, and heartily indorse your idea, unless the South could buy and own Monticello. Thanking you for the beautiful little booklet and wishing you success in your undertaking, I am, Cordially, MRS. L. C. OWEN, President Musidora C. McCorry Chapter, President Hattie B. Holland Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, requested me to say that she heartily indorses your plan. THE VIRGINIANS, April 8, 1912. Mrs. MARTIN W. LITTLETON, Port Washington, Long Island, N. Y. MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: First, I must apologize for not having sooner acknowledged the receipt of your "Wish" concerning Thomas Jefferson's old home, Monticello. It was received some little time ago, and I had asked my secretary to acknowledge it, but it was overlooked in some way. I have read it with much interest and pleasure and thank you very much for sending it to me. I thoroughly agree with you that something ought to be done to preserve this landmark. Sincerely, yours, STUART G. GIBBONEY. Mrs. MARTIN W. LITTLETON, UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERAN ASSOCIATION, Washington, D. C. MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: I received your monograph, "One Wish." I want to thank you for sending this to me. I enjoyed it very much, and most heartily and sincerely join in your "One Wish." There are many very, very beautiful thoughts in this article. One of them has been expressed by many people in many ways for many years past, but I do not think ever better than as written by you. The sentence to which I refer is in the closing paragraph: "He belongs not only to us and our people, but to the people of all the world wherever liberty is." And I may add that your wish is my wish, and I trust that your efforts will be attended with success, and all you wish be fulfilled. I am, very truly, yours, BENNETT H. YOUNG. PAN-AMERICAN STATES ASSOCIATION, MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: I deeply regret my inability to accept the kind invitation in your note of June 12 to be in Washington on July 2. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to aid the cause in any way which might be within my power, and I sincerely regret that it will be impossible for me to attend the Senatorial committee meeting which is to consider the purchase of Monticello by the Nation. I wish you to feel sure that I am in hearty sympathy with the movement and wish you and your associates all possible success in this undertaking, and beg to remain, Sincerely, yours, Mrs. MARTIN LITTLETON, ROBERT LEE DUNN. Washington, D. C. THE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION, New York. MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: I agree with you fully about our great Jefferson, and my one wish is that I have an opportunity to be of service to you in raising the necessary funds to purchase the homestead. I organized and perfected the money-getting plans of this association of which you are an honorary vice president in the woman's division. I have labored in this cause for three years. My work is now finished, and if I can be of any assistance to you in creating an organization for the purpose of securing funds please do not fail to call upon me. Yours, cordially, ROBERT LEE DUNN. Mrs. MARTIN W. LITTLETON, NEW YORK SOCIETY OF THE ORDER OF THE Washington, D. C. DEAR MADAM: I am in receipt of your beautiful pamphlet regarding the acquisition of Monticello for the Nation. I heartily sympathize with the object, for though the present owner may admit the public to the grounds freely at the present time, either he or his successors may at any future time withdraw the privilege. Also through business reverses he or his successors might not be able to meet the cost of keeping the place in proper repair, as was the case for many years. Very truly, yours, THEODORE GILMAN, Governor. CHICAGO, May 20, 1912. Mrs. MARTIN LITTLETON, Port Washington, Long Island. DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: Your very excellent review of the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson and plea for the purchase, by the Government, of historic Monticello as a fit tribute to his memory has been received and read with interest. The impress left upon the Nation by this wonderful figure is equaled by none save Washington and Lincoln; and his great service in the firm establishment of our most sacred institutions is deserving of any recognition of his meritorious accomplishments that can be made by a grateful people. The project would certainly meet with my cordial approval. Very truly, yours, HARRY S. NEW. THE NEW SOUTH, Dallas, Tex., April 22. Mrs. MARTIN W. LITTLETON, Port Washington, Long Island. MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: I read with a great deal of interest and pleasure your "One Wish," and heartily concur with your suggestion that Monticello will be a more fitting monument than cold marble erected in Washington. I thank you for sending the beautifully written little book. MY DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: I have very much enjoyed your pamphlet entitled "One Wish." Your wish is a beautiful sentiment, beautifully expressed. We will have an editorial commending the same in the Des Moines Capital, and try to create some sentiment for it in Iowa. Most sincerely yours, LAFE YOUNG. NEW YORK, April 12, 1912. Mrs. MARTIN W. LITTLETON, Care Hon. Martin Littleton, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: Thank you very much for the unusual and delightful appeal in behalf of Monticello. Do you want your various constituents to write a letter to their Representatives urging that the Nation preserve this invaluable monument? Yours, very sincerely, BURGES JOHNSON. NEW YORK, May 29, 1912. DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: I must thank you for that very charming article that I see in the Congressional Record on the subject of Thomas Jefferson and his home. I would like to reprint this article, or a portion of it, at least, in the Era Magazine. Will you please give me your permission to do this? With all kind wishes, DEAR MADAM: I thank you for the invitation to appear before the Library Committee next July 2, but regret that absence, possibly in foreign lands, will deny to me the pleasure. It will, however, be gratifying to me should the provisional inquiry contemplated by the Senate joint resolution be ordered; and should any aid to its adoption be desired by you from this paper, the Eagle's obligation and hospitality to your views can not be doubted or misunderstood by you. Very sincerely, your friend, ST. CLAIR MCKELWAY. THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13. DEAR MRS. LITTLETON: I have your courteous note of the 11th instant with reference to the public ownership of Monticello and concur with your views in the matter. I have forwarded your communication to our editorial department for attention. With best regards to Mr. Littleton and to you, LOUIS WILEY. LB D 12 |