Archive of nineteen (19) documents related to William Gibbs McAdoo (1863-1941), 46th United States Secretary of the Treasury and United States Senator from California. 1st-16th item: Sixteen (16) TLS from William Gibbs McAdoo, dated 1911-1918. Many of the letters pertain to Woodrow Wilson's 1912 and 1916 presidential campaigns. Four letters on Secretary of the Treasury stationary, one letter on Director of General Railroads stationary. 1st item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated November 4, 1911. Marked Personal, McAdoo writes "My dear Coleman:- I have your kind telegram, to which I replied that I doubted if I could make a speech at Chattanooga, but I shall let you know within a few days whether or not it can be accomplished. I am anxious to stop there for a few hours, anyway, to talk to you and other friends about Governor Wilson, and see if it will not be possible to harmonize the unhappy political condition in the State upon a Presidential candidate, at any rate. It was a pleasure to hear from you again, and I hope for the greater pleasure of seeing you soon. Believe me, with warm regards, Very sincerely yours, WG McAdoo". Note: In July 1911 Wilson brought William Gibbs McAdoo and Edward Mandell House in to manage the campaign. 2nd item: TLS. Two page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated November 13, 1911. The letter mostly discusses then Governor of New Jersey Woodrow Wilson's chances at obtaining the Democratic nomination for the Presidential election of 1912, stating "I am sure that Governor Wilson stands the best chance of any other man of the Democratic nomination, and I am more sure that he is the one Democrat who can be elected if nominated". 3rd item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated November 18, 1911. McAdoo begins the letter by expressing his hope that he will be able to visit Chattanooga in the early part of December but requests that Coleman not make any announcements yet. Elaborating more on Wilson's efforts to obtain the Democratic nomination for President, he writes "I think as time passes, the true proportions of Wilson and [Governor Judson] Harmon will be more clearly defined, with the advantage enormously in favor of Wilson. When I speak in Chattanooga I shall try to make the situation clear and put at rest a number of false and malicious statements about Governor Wilson circulated by his enemies, of course with no other purpose than to injure him. The mendacity to which they resort in representing Governor Wilson as favoring the recall of judges, is one of the most audacious of their falsehoods. The Governor admirably expressed his views about judicial recall long before President Taft issued his veto of the Arizona statehood bill". He suggests to Coleman two upcoming magazines in which articles about Wilson will appear, stating "Everything is going along splendidly, and I think the Governor is growing in strength every day". McAddo includes a handwritten note written along the left margin of the paper, reading "Shall send you some most encouraging figures in a few days about the New Jersey vote. Gov. Wilson actually carried the state by about 10000 in the assembly vote". Note: Judson Harmon, then Governor of Ohio, was one of the leading contenders hoping to receive the Democratic nomination for the Presidential election of 1912. 4th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated November 18, 1911. The letter, written on a train, mentions his impending visit to Knoxville and Chattanooga, stating "I shall spend Saturday in Chattanooga, and would suggest that you arrange for a conference with such party leaders in the Southern Division of East Tennessee as you think will help the cause [Wilson obtaining the Democratic nomination]. I notice that Harmon is trying to organize in the State and certainly a vigorous effort should be made in Governor Wilson's behalf". 5th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated December 3, 1911. The letter discusses McAdoo's future travel plans to Tennessee with a brief note about Wilson's campaign reading "The sentiment for Governor Wilson throughout the country continues to grow, and I feel more than ever confident of his nomination. You have, of course, seen the official announcements of the result of the vote in New Jersey. The total vote on the Assembly ticket throughout the State showed that the Democrats carried it by a majority of more than 2,000. Last year, when Governor Wilson was elected, the Democratic majority on the total Assembly vote was about 14,000. I hope that the [Woodrow Wilson] Club is growing in numbers and influence, and that all factions of Tennessee may happily unite upon Governor Wilson. Very sincerely yours, WG McAdoo". McAdoo includes a handwritten note at the end of the letter about a friend of Coleman's that he saw in Washington. 6th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated December 12, 1911. The letter discusses McAdoo's future travel plans to Tennessee with a brief note about Wilson's campaign reading "Keep up the fight for the Governor. Interest in him is growing every day, and I do not believe it is going to be possible for his enemies to defeat his nomination. Always, with kindest regards, Very Sincerely yours, WG McAdoo". 7th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated December 22, 1911. The letter discusses McAdoo's future travel plans to Tennessee with a brief note about Wilson's campaign reading "The prospects grow brighter all the time for Governor Wilson. Don't let any pessimistic attac[k] disturb you. I wish I could have a long talk with you about the situation, and am looking forward with great pleasure to seeing you soon. Remember me to [William Little] Frierson and all my other friends in Chattanooga, and believe me, with best wishes for Christmas and the New Year, Sincerely your friend, WG McAdoo". 9 3/4" H x 8" W. Note: William Little Frierson (1868-1953) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. During his career he served as the 16th United States Solicitor General (1920-1921), United States Assistant Attorney General (1917-1920), and mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee (1905-1907). 8th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated January 20, 1912. The letter discusses McAdoo's travel plans to Tennessee, reading "I expect to arrive at Chattanooga some time Saturday afternoon, as I must stop in Knoxville on the 2nd, where I have been asked to speak at the Woodrow Wilson Club…". 9th item: ALS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated March 26, 1912. He begins the letter by mentioning a meeting that occurred between Governor Wilson and Coleman in Nashville, writing "I am pleased that you had such a successful visit". He also asks Coleman to keep him informed of the delegations in Tennessee. 10th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated April 4, 1912. McAdoo writes "Mr dear Coleman:- I have your letter of the 29th ultimo, an am very sorry to hear of the mix-up in Tennessee. It would appear, from what you tell me that there will be contesting delegations from Tennessee. My own idea is that, if the so-called "Regular" are fighting Governor Wilson, as I understand they are, Governor Wilson's friends ought to support the independent organization, which, as I understand it, is supporting him. In the final line-up, I think this course ought to be adopted. However, you are on the ground and your view would go very far with me. The victory in Wisconsin the other day, where we had our first chance for a clean, straightforward fight with the opposition, is highly encouraging, and I hope it will help you in Tennessee. Very Sincerely yours, WG McAdoo". 11th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Counselor at Law, New York, NY, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated May 6, 1912. The letter, marked Personal, reads "My dear Coleman:- I hope that you won't be discouraged by the result of the primaries in Massachusetts, Georgia and Florida. Col. Gray, of the Atlanta Journal, tells me that fully $100,000. was spent by the opposition to defeat Governor Wilson in Massachusetts only 30,000 people voted in the primary, where-as the total Democratic vote in the state is more than 100,000. I am sure Governor Wilson is the second choice of both the Florida and Georgia delegations and also of the Massachusetts delegation…The convention is going to settle this question. I am certain that when the deliberative body looks at the whole situation squarely in the face and comes to a conclusion, that conclusion will be Governor Wilson. Always, with warm regards, Sincerely yours WG McAdoo". 12th item: TLS. One page typed bifolium. From McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated April 26, 1913. In the letter, McAdoo writes to thank Mrs. Coleman's invitation for him and his daughter to attend the Confederate Reunion from May 26-29th but regretfully declines, stating that he must stay in Washington. 13th item: TLS. One page typed bifolium. From McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated November 8, 1913. In the letter, McAdoo writes to express his regret at not being able to attend the Lock and Dam Celebration in Chattanooga on the 13th of the same month. 14th item: ALS. One page typed bifolium. from McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated April 26, 1913. McAdoo begins the one page typed letter by mentioning that it was a "great pleasure" to see Coleman in Atlanta. 15th item: TLS. One page typed bifolium. From McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated June 3, 1916. McAdoo begins the letter by referring to the 1916 Democratic National Convention in St. Louis, MO, stating that while it was unfortunate that Coleman would not be able to attend he has "no doubt that the country will endorse the President by a great vote". Note: The 1916 Democratic National Convention was held at the St. Louis Coliseum in St. Louis, Missouri from June 14 to June 16, 1916. It resulted in the nomination of President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Thomas R. Marshall for reelection. 16th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From McAdoo, Director of General Railroads, Washington, D.C., to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated January 11, 1918. McAdoo writes the letter to thank Coleman for his congratulations regarding his new job appointment. Note: McAdoo was the first Director General of Railroads, appointed to the position by President Wilson on December 28, 1917. Letters range in size from 8 1/2" H x 6 1/4" W to 10 1/2" H x 8 1/8" W. 17th item: Invitation from President Wilson and Mrs. Ellen Axson Wilson announcing the marriage of their daughter Eleanor Randolph Wilson to William Gibbs McAdoo, to occur on Thursday, May 7, 1914, Washington, D.C. The one page, folded stationary is embossed with the Seal of the President of the United States, top. 6 3/4" H x 5 7/8" W. Note: Eleanor Randolph Wilson (1889-1967) married William Gibbs McAdoo, Wilson's Secretary of the Treasury, at the White House on May 7, 1914. They had two daughters: Ellen Wilson McAdoo (1915-1946) and Mary Faith McAdoo (1920-1988). She divorced McAdoo in July 1935. 18th item: ALS from Eleanor Wilson McAdoo, daughter of Woodrow Wilson and wife of William Gibbs McAdoo, Washington, D.C., to Julia Wingate Boyd, wife of Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated July 25, 1914. Two double-sided page handwritten letter on 1709 Massachusetts Avenue stationary. Eleanor writes to Julia to thank her and Mr. Coleman for a berry spoon that the couple sent to the McAdoos. 19th item: Holiday greeting card issued by William Gibbs McAdoo, The Secretery of the Treasury, and Mrs. Eleanor Randolph Wilson McAdoo to "send Christmas greetings and best wishes for the New Year", from Washington, D.C., dated December 1916. Printed on card with "1916-1917" in cartouche flanked by holly plants, top. 3 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Chattanooga, TN, by descent from Lewis M. Coleman (1861-1918, U.S. District Attorney, Chattanooga), son of CSA Lt. Colonel Lewis Minor Coleman (1827-1863) and Mary Ambler Marshall, daughter of James K. Marshall and granddaughter of U.S. Chief Justice John Marshall (1755-1835). Lewis M. Coleman Jr. also was related to the family of Henry Dearborn by his marriage to Julia Wingate Boyd, daughter of Annette Maria Dearborn Boyd, great granddaughter of Gen. Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) on her mother's side. CONDITION: 1st-16th item: Overall good condition with minute foxing spots, stains, scuffs, fold lines, etc to be expected from age. Signatures in strong, clear condition. 7th item: Black ink correction to the word "attack" in the second paragraph. 11th item: Stains, largest 1 1/4" x 1 3/4", surface and verso of letter. 17th item: Overall good condition with minute foxing spots, scuffs, surface and verso of invitation. 18th item: Overall good condition. Eleanor's signature in strong, clear condition. Few minute foxing spots, surface of letter. 19th item: Overall good condition with few minute foxing spots, surface and verso of card.