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Nila P. Wilson is honored that Theodore Roosevelt has written to her twice. His kind words about her son, Mark P. Wilson, “were indeed balm to a broken heart.” She thanks him for his help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-27
Nila P. Wilson discusses how her son Mark P. Wilson, a Rough Rider, died due to an accident in 1909. She recently applied for a pension following a prolonged illness but was denied due to the circumstances of her son’s death. Wilson requests Theodore Roosevelt’s help as she cannot afford an attorney and does not know what to do.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-16