Robert Lansing to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Robert Lansing to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Lansing, Robert, 1864-1928
Identifier
WWP25040
Date
1918 May 20
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
World War, 1914-1918
Contributor
Morgan Willer
Relation
WWI1019A
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
My dear Mr. President:
Enclosed is the reply of the British Foreign Office to our inquiry as to the advisability of declaring war on Turkey and Bulgaria.
This makes the situation as follows: The British, French and Italian Governments agree in advocating a state of war with both countries, while the Supreme War Council favors war against Bulgaria later in the event of the latter not being affected by a declaration against Turkey.
From the political point of view the Council’s advice seems to me unwise. As to the united opinion of the Allied Governments I think careful consideration should be given. I feel, however, that a decision cannot be much longer delayed.
Faithfully yours,
Robert Lansing
The President.
Enclosed is the reply of the British Foreign Office to our inquiry as to the advisability of declaring war on Turkey and Bulgaria.
This makes the situation as follows: The British, French and Italian Governments agree in advocating a state of war with both countries, while the Supreme War Council favors war against Bulgaria later in the event of the latter not being affected by a declaration against Turkey.
From the political point of view the Council’s advice seems to me unwise. As to the united opinion of the Allied Governments I think careful consideration should be given. I feel, however, that a decision cannot be much longer delayed.
Faithfully yours,
Robert Lansing
The President.
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Lansing, Robert, 1864-1928, “Robert Lansing to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 May 20, WWP25040, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.