862.20211/1634
The Secretary of State to President Wilson
My Dear Mr. President: I return to you Colonel House’s letter of the 2d,59 in which he states the substance of an interview with the British Ambassador.
Sir Cecil has in the past presented to me very similar ideas to those which he gave to Colonel House, particularly referring to the cotton question.
In regard to the German activity in this country, I believe that Sir Cecil is very much affected by any rumor or report which comes to him from whatever source. That has been my experience with him and with our endeavors to find out the truth of his suspicions.
In regard to finding out about suspicious characters in this country I ought to tell you that about a month ago I called the matter to the attention of Mr. Warren, of the Department of Justice, and since then have spoken to him upon the subject and he tells me that they have been preparing a full list of such persons. As soon as I receive it I will forward it to you.
Faithfully yours,
- No copy of this letter found in Department files.↩