Colonel House to Woodrow Wilson

I have just received the following cable from Balfour:“Communication of the utmost importance and urgency with regard to financial position was made to the United States Gov– Ambassador today with request that he telegraph it in extense to State Department. I should be most grateful if you could insure that it receives the personal attention of the President and for any assistance you can give as matter is really vital. I am sure nothing short of full aid which we ask will avoid a catastrophe.”I have answered that I would immediately call your attention to the urgency of the matter.McAdoo intended coming here on Thursday but was detained. He hopes to come next week. I know this question from every angle and I feel if I could get with McAdoo a plan could be worked out that would be satisfactory.

Magnolia, Massachusetts.
July 20, 1917.