Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937
Identifier
WWP25329
Date
1918 October 28
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948
Bliss, Tasker Howard, 1853-1930
World War, 1914-1918--Peace
Contributor
Danna Faulds
Relation
WWP25330
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
Dear Mr. President:
I enclose a corrected copy of the dispatch as sent. The change made with regard to General Pershing’s Number 4 necessitated a corresponding change with regard to his Number 6.
With regard to General Pershing’s Number 5, the word which was translated “native troops” in the code also reads “nationals.” I therefore added the underlined words to cover the other interpretation of that part of the message.
Do you not think it would be wise to send a copy of General Pershing’s cable and this reply, confidentially, to General Bliss?
Respectfully yours,
Newton D. Baker
The President.
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I enclose a corrected copy of the dispatch as sent. The change made with regard to General Pershing’s Number 4 necessitated a corresponding change with regard to his Number 6.
With regard to General Pershing’s Number 5, the word which was translated “native troops” in the code also reads “nationals.” I therefore added the underlined words to cover the other interpretation of that part of the message.
Do you not think it would be wise to send a copy of General Pershing’s cable and this reply, confidentially, to General Bliss?
Respectfully yours,
Newton D. Baker
The President.
Enc
d
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937, “Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 October 28, WWP25329, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.