Inquiry files
Professor C. H. Haskins to Dr. S. E. Mezes
Dear Dr. Mezes: I have your letter of 19 October and note the changes in the organization of the Inquiry which you enclose therewith. It is quite clear that there is no place for committees in the kind of plan you outline. I am glad to learn that Colonel House thought the work of the Research Committee during the summer had some value.
In the copy of the chart sent me, the various fields of investigation are left swinging in the air without any connection with the officers above. It would look, however, as if the problem areas are supposed to be under the immediate direction of Messrs. Bowman and Young, and, unless otherwise instructed, I shall assume that as division chief I report to them.
I also note the omission of Luxemburg from the problem areas, where it belongs along with Alsace-Lorraine and Belgium.
Sincerely yours,