Remarks at Mansion House in London, England
12/27/1918
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All persons are warned against entering into any agreement, combination, or conspiracy which will prevent any of said lands from selling adv...
In my judgment, no more of the land can be disposed of at said price.
I have taken it, and taken it in the confidence that it will meet with your approval and support.
The Government of the United States earnestly protested.