Edward M. House Papers
Copy of Telegram From the British Foreign Office to the British Ambassador in France (Derby), Dated January 1, 1919
Following urgent message for Colonel House:—
His Majesty’s Government agree with suggestions put forward in French Minister for Foreign Affair’s letter of the 23rd ultimo to Colonel House commencing with words “with principles and objects stated in your letter of December 1st relative to relief in Europe”. His Majesty Government agree that that letter may now be considered as embodying their views in reply to proposals made by Colonel House in his letter of December 1st to Mr. Balfour.
If President Wilson concurs in proposals contained in M. Pichon’s letter and so informs His Majesty’s Government respective Governments will then have to nominate their representatives and His Majesty’s Government will appoint theirs at once.