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  I cannot say that I find Mr. Grew's telegram very encouraging but
I suppose no judgment should be formed until the Chancellor has had
an opportunity to consult with Mr. Zimmermann and make a formal
answer.
      Faithfully yours,
                                              ROBERT LANSING

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            President WVilson to the Secretary of State

                               WASHINGTON, 8 December, 1916.
  MY DEAR MAI. SECRETARY: This is certainly most disappointing, but
it is just about what I expected. Protests that there is no likelihood
the government making them will follow up with action make very
little practical difference, as this war is going.
      Faithfully Yours,
                                                       W.W.