Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937
Identifier
WWP21296
Date
1917 April 3
Description
Baker is informing Wilson of malicious destruction at one of the arsenals.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers, 1786-1957
Language
English
Text
Dear Mr. President
Newton D. Baker
The President.
You will be interested to know, although the incident is a minor one, that the big engine at the Springfield Arsenal broke down a week ago and required two days for repairs – one of them being Sunday, when the Arsenal is otherwise at rest. Inquiry developed the fact that emery had been put into the bearings of the big engine. This is the first instance of destruction in any of our Government arsenals which is obviously malicious.
Respectfully yours,Newton D. Baker
The President.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937, “Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson,” 1917 April 3, WWP21296, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.