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A letter came from Ambassador Fletcher which, with my answer, is a part of the
diary.
There were no callers of importance excepting the Attorney General, who
came at six o'clock and remained until half past seven o'clock. Mr. and Mrs.
Sidney Brooks came to dinner.
April 14, 1916.
Police Commission Woods and Commissioner Scull called to ask my good of-
fices with the War Department to obtain the loan of 5000 Springfield rifles.
They are getting up a rifle squad, and wish to be prepared for eventualities in
the event of a break with Germany. I told Woods of the many threatening let-
ters I have been receiving, and he kindly offered to place a personal guard at
my disposal day and night. I declined this, stating that I felt I could take
care of myself with a pistol permit which I have had several years. The main
danger is from a crank or crazy person, and they would probably parley with me
before doing anything violent. If there is danger from a deliberate plan to
murder me, the protection Woods offers would be of no service.
I promised Woods to let him know in advance of a break with Germany so
he might have sufficient notice for preparation.
My only other important visitor was Richard Washburn Child who has
just returned from Russia on an expedition for Collier's. We discussed Rus-
sia and the European situation at much length. He told of many things of in-
terest, particularly in regard to the prohibition movement in Russia. I urged
Child to write more short stories and discontinue some of his other work which
does not seem to me to promise so much.
Harry Marsh and Mrs. O'Connor came to dinner and we went to see Amalie
Rives' play, "The Fear Market".
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| Transcript | A letter came from Ambassador Fletcher which, with my answer, is a part of the diary. There were no callers of importance excepting the Attorney General, who came at six o'clock and remained until half past seven o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Brooks came to dinner. April 14, 1916. Police Commission Woods and Commissioner Scull called to ask my good of- fices with the War Department to obtain the loan of 5000 Springfield rifles. They are getting up a rifle squad, and wish to be prepared for eventualities in the event of a break with Germany. I told Woods of the many threatening let- ters I have been receiving, and he kindly offered to place a personal guard at my disposal day and night. I declined this, stating that I felt I could take care of myself with a pistol permit which I have had several years. The main danger is from a crank or crazy person, and they would probably parley with me before doing anything violent. If there is danger from a deliberate plan to murder me, the protection Woods offers would be of no service. I promised Woods to let him know in advance of a break with Germany so he might have sufficient notice for preparation. My only other important visitor was Richard Washburn Child who has just returned from Russia on an expedition for Collier's. We discussed Rus- sia and the European situation at much length. He told of many things of in- terest, particularly in regard to the prohibition movement in Russia. I urged Child to write more short stories and discontinue some of his other work which does not seem to me to promise so much. Harry Marsh and Mrs. O'Connor came to dinner and we went to see Amalie Rives' play, "The Fear Market". |
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