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Colonel E. M. House to the Secretary of State
Dear Mr. Lansing: Thank you for your letter of October 28th with enclosures.
I am delighted to know that things are moving along so rapidly. I agree with the Argentine Ambassador as to the inadvisability of having a fixed time for the settlement of boundary disputes.
It is not an essential part of our proposal and the amendment he suggests is sufficient. The first article is the essence of the covenant, and if we can cling to that in its entirety, the President will have succeeded in his purpose.
My going to Washington is uncertain, but I hope to be there week after next.
With all good wishes [etc.]