763.72/4525½
President Wilson to the Secretary of State
Washington
,
7 May, 1917
.
My Dear Mr. Secretary: The practicability and wisdom of carrying out this very useful suggestion depends, as in so many other cases, upon finding the right man,—a really capable man who will be equally able and well poised and sensible, not likely to swell with importance and instruct us every day by cable. Have you such a man in mind, or do you think you could find one?
Faithfully Yours,
W. W.