Newton D. Baker to Colonel House
Title
Newton D. Baker to Colonel House
Creator
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937
Identifier
WWP25402
Date
1918 November 2
Description
Short quote from a cable enclosed with letter to President Wilson.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Contributor
Danna Faulds
Relation
WWP25400
WWP25401
WWP25403
WWP25404
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
“President’s wishes as expressed in first paragraph” of cable of November 2, to which General Pershing refers.
“Replying to your cablegram from London, October 26, the President directs me to say that he is relying upon your counsel and advice in this matter, and in making the following comments he will be glad to have you feel entirely free to bring to his attention any consideration he may have overlooked which in your judgment ought to be weighed before settling finally his views.”
“Replying to your cablegram from London, October 26, the President directs me to say that he is relying upon your counsel and advice in this matter, and in making the following comments he will be glad to have you feel entirely free to bring to his attention any consideration he may have overlooked which in your judgment ought to be weighed before settling finally his views.”
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937, “Newton D. Baker to Colonel House,” 1918 November 2, WWP25402, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.