Woodrow Wilson Lobbies for Ratification of the Treaty of Versailles - A Matter of Gravest Consequence

July 19, 1919

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Woodrow Wilson Lobbies for Ratification of the Treaty of Versailles - A Matter of Gravest Consequence
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      What Wilson wanted was that the Treaty of Versailles, which he had presented to the Senate just the week before, be ratified as written, without amendments or reservations – and, to that end, he immediately mounted a campaign to convince Republicans, like Senator Sterling of South Dakota, to vote with him. Here, then, he summons Sterling to the White House: “Matters of so grave a consequence are now under consideration,” he says, “that I would very much appreciate an opportunity to have a talk with you about the Treaty and all that it involves.”
      Typed Letter Signed, as President, 1 page, quarto, The White House, Washington, July 19, 1919. To Senator Thomas Sterling.
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      THE WHITE HOUSE
      WASHINGTON

      19 July, 1919.

      My dear Senator:

      Matters of so grave a consequence are now under consideration that I would very much appreciate an opportunity to have a talk with you about the Treaty and all that it involves.  I wonder if it would be possible for you to see me at the White House at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, July 22nd.

      Cordially and sincerely yours,

      WOODROW WILSON


      Hon. Thomas Sterling,
      United States Senate.

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      THE WHITE HOUSE

      Hon. Thomas Sterling,
      United States Senate.