Letter to Frank Leach, Hoboken, from City Clerk, May 8, 1917 requesting he volunteer for military draft registration work.
Entry/Object ID
2008.048.0019
Scope and Content
Letter to Frank Leach of Hoboken from City Clerk Daniel A. Haggerty, May 8, 1917 re Mayor Griffin's request that Leach volunteer to take charge of enrollment & registration in his election district. Single leaf Clerk's Office letterhead, typed carbon signed, 8-1/2" x 11" high. Pencil reply on back by Leach: "I will serve. Frank Leach." With original mailing envelope.
Mentions that President Wilson will be making proclamation shortly regarding the registration of men for military draft. Envelope addressed to 80 River St. and re-addressed to 317 Hudson St.
Acquisition
Accession
2008.048
Source or Donor
Maier, Bob
Acquisition Method
Loan
Credit Line
Gift of Bob Maier.
Archive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1917 - 1917
Archive Notes
Date(s) Created: 1917
Date(s): 1917-1917
General Notes
Note
Notes: This item was originally from the files of the local Hoboken draft board; discarded at unknown date from records at Hoboken City Hall.
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2008-05-19
