763.72119/3335m: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs ( Balfour )
Washington
, November 12, 1918—10
a.m.
At the moment when innumerable difficulties have been surmounted and final and complete victory has been achieved, I desire to express to you the deep joy felt by the Government and people of this country and their admiration for the steadfastness, energy and valor of the British nation throughout this momentous struggle.
Robert Lansing