Zimmermann Telegrams: From Berlin to Mexico; No. 38
Title
Zimmermann Telegrams: From Berlin to Mexico; No. 38
Creator
Arthur Zimmermann
Identifier
WWP21369
Date
1917 May 13
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers, 1786-1957
Text
From Berlin to Mexico, No. 38, May 13, 1917.
Reply to Tel No. 17.
Hermann's statements are correct. Nothing is known of Gerds. Wonst has been retired.
The firing of Tampico would be valuable from a military point of view but the General Staff leaves it to you to decide. Please do not sanction anything which would endanger our relations with Mexico or if the question arises, give Hermann any open support.
A handwritten note in upper right corner reads "Page. 28"; the initials "O.K." are handwritten to the right of the date.
This telegram was enclosed in a memorandum from [Frank L. Polk] to the White House dated 23 Oct 1917.
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Citation
Arthur Zimmermann, “Zimmermann Telegrams: From Berlin to Mexico; No. 38,” 1917 May 13, WWP21369, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.