Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) John Wanamaker.
Cardinal’s Residence, 408 Charles Street, Baltimore.
April 16, 1919.
Hon. Charles S. Whitman, New York City.
Honorable and Dear Sir:
I have been asked by the local Commander of the Salvation Army to address a word to you as the National Chairman of the Campaign about to be launched in behalf of the above named organization. This I am happy to do, and for the reason that, along with my fellow American citizens, I rejoice in the splendid service which the Salvation Army rendered our Soldier and Sailor Boys during the war. Every returning trooper is a willing witness to the efficient and generous work of the Salvation Army both at the Front, and in the camps at home. I am also the more happy to commend this organization because it is free from sectarian bias. The man in need of help is the object of their effort, with never a question of his creed or color.
I trust, therefore, your efforts to raise $13,000,000 for the Salvation
Army will meet with a hearty response from our generous American public.
Faithfully yours,
James, Cardinal, Gibbons.
Commissioner Plenipotentiary of the United States of America.
Paris, April 7th, 1919.