033.1140/250: Telegram

The Special Representative ( House ) to the Secretary of State

110. For the President. I have just received the following communication from Lord Derby:

“Copy of telegram from Mr. Balfour to Lord Derby of November 15th. Very urgent. Personal. Please convey following message from the King to Colonel House for transmission to the President of the United States. ‘I am delighted to hear that you contemplate shortly coming to England on your way to France. It would give the Queen and myself the greatest pleasure if you and Mrs. Wilson will be our guests at Buckingham Palace during your stay in London.’”

Edward House