FROM: Washington D.C John Please come to Washington as soon as it can be arranged. Something has come up, and we're in need of people with your skills to assist. This is a matter of grave importance, and I expect you to keep a tight lip about it until we can arrange to meet. We shall be providing for expenses. President Roosevelt TO: Washington D.C I am sorry Theodore. John J. Pershing Assistant Chief of Staff, Southwest Army Division John J. Pershing Assistant Chief of Staff, Southwest Army Division