Letters between Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Statham in Lehigh, Alabama, and John H. Bankhead in Washington, D.C.

Letters between Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Statham in Lehigh, Alabama, and John H. Bankhead in Washington, D.C.

In the first letter, written January 10, 1916, Statham gives support for the British blockade in Europe, which allowed the United States to trade only with Allied powers: "But you know if it was not for the Great English Navy our farmers would not be getting 5 cents for their cotton our mills a...

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Letters between Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Statham in Lehigh, Alabama, and John H. Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
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Bankhead, John Hollis, 1842-1920; Statham, R. A.; Legislation--United States; World War, 1914-1918--Economic aspects; United States--Politics and government--1865-1933
description In the first letter, written January 10, 1916, Statham gives support for the British blockade in Europe, which allowed the United States to trade only with Allied powers: "But you know if it was not for the Great English Navy our farmers would not be getting 5 cents for their cotton our mills and factories would be closed and this would mean empty dinner pails. If we desire success...we have got to keep the dinner pail full." He asks Bankhead to work in Congress "to keep peace in the family and for Gods [sic] sake keep out of this war." In the second letter, written January 14, Bankhead mentions the conflicting views within Congress, and he refers to the recent execution of American citizens by Pancho Villa (an act that has "put the President's 'Watchful Waiting' policy on the defensive"). He affirms his belief in President Wilson's foreign policy, noting that "We have as many jingoes in Congress as statesmen, and no one can tell what the result will be if Congress gets to legislating on our foreign relations." At the time these letters were written, Bankhead was representing Alabama in the United States Senate.
spelling Q0000032443 - Q0000032446Q32443 - Q32446Letters between Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Statham in Lehigh, Alabama, and John H. Bankhead in Washington, D.C.In the first letter, written January 10, 1916, Statham gives support for the British blockade in Europe, which allowed the United States to trade only with Allied powers: "But you know if it was not for the Great English Navy our farmers would not be getting 5 cents for their cotton our mills and factories would be closed and this would mean empty dinner pails. If we desire success...we have got to keep the dinner pail full." He asks Bankhead to work in Congress "to keep peace in the family and for Gods [sic] sake keep out of this war." In the second letter, written January 14, Bankhead mentions the conflicting views within Congress, and he refers to the recent execution of American citizens by Pancho Villa (an act that has "put the President's 'Watchful Waiting' policy on the defensive"). He affirms his belief in President Wilson's foreign policy, noting that "We have as many jingoes in Congress as statesmen, and no one can tell what the result will be if Congress gets to legislating on our foreign relations." At the time these letters were written, Bankhead was representing Alabama in the United States Senate.1916 January1916-011910-1919Bankhead, John Hollis, 1842-1920; Statham, R. A.; Legislation--United States; World War, 1914-1918--Economic aspects; United States--Politics and government--1865-1933TextCorrespondence; TelegramsBankhead, John Hollis, 1842-1920John Hollis Bankhead Sr. papersLPR49, Box 30v3944Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/3832
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