811.911/101a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Davis)
Washington, August 29, 1919—3
p.m.
5896. Your 2914, August 29, 11 a.m. From the President to Colonel House.
“Am deeply distressed by malicious story about break between us and thank you for your message about it. The best way to treat it is with silent contempt.”
Lansing