Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson
Title
Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937
Identifier
WWP25400
Date
1918 November 5
Description
Secretary of War complains about miscommunication from General Pershing.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948
House, Edward Mandell, 1858-1938
Contributor
Danna Faulds
Relation
WWP25401
WWP25402
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
Dear Mr. President:
A bad matter is made much worse by the cablegram from General Pershing. It does not seem possible to let it rest in this situation and I am preparing a letter about which I shall hope to speak to you at your convenience and of course before I send it.
Further cablegrams on the subject are apparently unnecessary since the General is now in a proper relation to Colonel House
Respectfully
Newton D. Baker
A bad matter is made much worse by the cablegram from General Pershing. It does not seem possible to let it rest in this situation and I am preparing a letter about which I shall hope to speak to you at your convenience and of course before I send it.
Further cablegrams on the subject are apparently unnecessary since the General is now in a proper relation to Colonel House
Respectfully
Newton D. Baker
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937, “Newton D. Baker to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 November 5, WWP25400, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.