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President Wilson to the Secretary of State
My Dear Mr. Secretary: I understand that Fletcher has arrived to make ready to go to Mexico. It occurs to me that he will know more familiarly than any of the rest of us do the exact sentiment of the Government of Chile with regard to the Pan-American agreement. It occurs to me that he ought to learn from House all that House originally ascertained when he began the negotiations about this agreement at my request, while Mr. Bryan was Secretary. I would appreciate it very much if you would write Mr. House a letter asking him to work with Fletcher and give him what knowledge he has concerning the matter. It is probable that Fletcher may be of real service to us in this matter of dealing with the Latin-American countries because of his long familiarity with the political atmosphere of the southern continent. Perhaps it would be well, also, to send for Fletcher and have him down here as soon as he has seen House.
Cordially and faithfully yours,