Files
Download Full Text (1.3 MB)
Description
Correspondence from Jas. A. Matthews, Greenville, Mississippi, to Hon. B. G. Humphreys, Washington, D. C., 1918 February 2.
"This will serve as an introduction to my son, J. A. Matthews, Jr., who has been called to Washington by the Department, and from his letters I surmise he is a little lonesome, not being placed just where he thought he would be. It is recognized by either of the Banks of Memphis, as well as the jobbing houses, that he is truly an expert accountant. It was this Department that called him to Washington. This is not a 'chip off the old block' but an improvement. Any courtesies that you can show the 'kid' will be duly appreciated".
The correspondence in this collection deals mainly with Mr. Matthews’ dealings as a civilian employee government auditor and efforts by himself and others close to him, to secure Matthews a commission as a government auditor.
Identifier
sc.0362.001_001.005
Date
1918 February 2
Keywords
Correspondence.; Accounting firms--Tennessee; Auditor.; United States. War Department. Division of Military Aeronautics.; World War I (1914-1918)
Recommended Citation
"Correspondence from Jas. A. Matthews to Hon. B. G. Humphreys, Washington, D. C., 1918 February 2" (2023). Documents. 4.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-matthewsja1/4
Rights Statement
Archival Statement
This item was created or digitized prior to April 24, 2026, or is a reproduction of legacy media created before that date. It is preserved in its original, unmodified state specifically for research, reference, or historical recordkeeping. This material is part of a digital archival collection and is not utilized for current University instruction, programs, or active public communication. In accordance with the ADA Title II Final Rule, the University Libraries provides accessible versions of archival materials upon request. To request an accommodation for this item, please submit an accessibility request form.
