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President Wilson to the Secretary of State
My Dear Mr. Secretary: I think that two proclamations would be a mistake. They would make the impression that we had several agencies at work and did not know how to do the thing in right cooperation, or, else, that we were a little rattled and were firing proclamations in volleys!
The Single proclamation seems to me admirably constructed and I hope that you will have it perfected so soon as the Congress has acted, and published immediately.
I would be obliged if you would cooperate with the Attorney-General in the matter. He must act upon the proclamation through his Marshals and act as promptly as possible. He may wish to send copies at once to these officers.
Faithfully Yours,