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PERSONAL
My dear Mr. Hooker:
I appreciate both the motive and the advice of your telegraphic message, but must frankly say that I would not dare take Mr, Taft. I have lost all confidence in his character. And the other prominent Republicans whom one would naturally choose are already committed to do everything possible to prevent the Peace Conference from acting upon the peace terms which they have already agreed to. It is a distressing situation indeed, but one which they themselves have created.
With warmest regard and appreciation,
Sincerely yours,
[Woodrow Wilson]
Mr. Richard Hooker,
The Springfield Republican,
Springfield, Mass.