Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson

Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson

Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937

WWP21948

1917 September 24

Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers, 1786-1957

Dear Mr. President

I think you will be interested in the following facts. Up to Saturday night at 6 P. M. the railroads of this country had moved men as follows:

National Army     226,938
National Guard     183,971
Regular Army     81,102
Technical Service     10,000

     Total     502,011

This movement has taken place without a single report by way of complaint reaching the War Department of bad condition of cars, discomfort of men transported, excessive delay of trains, lack of food en route, or any other misadventure. When it is remembered that this great movement has taken place without suspending ordinary passenger and freight traffic on the roads, and without inconveniencing them noticeably, it really makes a remarkable story. The cooperation of the roads with the Transportation Division of the Quartermaster General's Department has been most helpful and constant.

Respectfully yours,
Newton D. Baker


The President.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924