THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON
3 December, 1919.
MY DEAR BISHOP SHAHAN:
Allow me to acknowledge your letter of November 30th written in behalf of the rector and faculties of the Catholic University of America, and to say that it will be my endeavour in regard to every question which arises before the Peace Conference to do my utmost to bring about the realization of the principles to which your letter refers. The difficulties and delicacy of the task are very great, and I cannot confidently forecast what I can do. I can only say that I shall be watchful of every opportunity to insist upon the principles I have enunciated.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
The Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Shahan, Rector,
Catholic University of America,
Washington, D. C.
On December 3, 1918, he addressed a letter to Senator Thomas J. Walsh, of
Montana, as follows:
THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON
3 December, 1919.