Franklin D. Roosevelt to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Franklin D. Roosevelt to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Identifier
WWP25344
Date
[1918 October 29]
Description
Acting Secretary of the Navy argues that Germany should not have different terms from Austria.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
World War, 1914-1918
Contributor
Anna Phillips
Relation
WWP25345
WWP25346
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
Memorandum for the President
1. The written addition to the first line shows that the decisions were reached prior to receipt of your message.
2. I enclose memorandum to me from Capt. Pratt. I cannot wholly agree.
3. I think we must remember that the naval terms must to a large extent follow the tenor of the army terms, for the latter are unquestionably more vital to the situation.
4. I agree with Pratt that to gain time before sending terms to Germany would be of benefit - But if we are going to send army terms we must send Naval terms also -- and in my judgment it will be less difficult for Germany to accept harsh Naval terms then harsh army terms.
5. I do not believe the terms to Germany should differ materially from the terms to Austria - except in regard to the right to maintain order in Austria if that becomes necessary.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
1. The written addition to the first line shows that the decisions were reached prior to receipt of your message.
2. I enclose memorandum to me from Capt. Pratt. I cannot wholly agree.
3. I think we must remember that the naval terms must to a large extent follow the tenor of the army terms, for the latter are unquestionably more vital to the situation.
4. I agree with Pratt that to gain time before sending terms to Germany would be of benefit - But if we are going to send army terms we must send Naval terms also -- and in my judgment it will be less difficult for Germany to accept harsh Naval terms then harsh army terms.
5. I do not believe the terms to Germany should differ materially from the terms to Austria - except in regard to the right to maintain order in Austria if that becomes necessary.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945, “Franklin D. Roosevelt to Woodrow Wilson,” [1918 October 29], WWP25344, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.