841.857 L 97/139½
The Secretary of State to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections (Pomerene)
Washington,
November 20, 1917
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My Dear Mr. Senator: After considering the matter, and after consultation with the President, it seems incompatible with the public interest that I should appear before your Committee in connection with the investigation which is being made as to Senator La Follette. I trust you will explain to your colleagues on the Committee my unwillingness to appear before them in this matter.
Very sincerely yours,
Robert Lansing