December 20th 1927.
My dear Miss Addams:
In this era of good will which has been aroused by the appointment of Mr. Morrow to Mexico and by Lindbergh's visit there, would it not be timely to urge the making of an "arrangement" or "convention" with Mexico similar to the "Rush–Bagot Convention" with Canada of a century ago? It seems to me that it would be a wonderful thing for the W.I.L. to put forward. I hope that you will agree with me.
If we have an unarmed border with Mexico, as we have with Canada, it will be much more difficult to become embroiled with our southern neighbor than it is when our soldiers, with guns on their shoulders, glare at each other across the border.
I hope for your word of approval of this suggestion.
May you have a very Happy Christmas and a New Year full of health and the good works that your years are always full of.
Affectionately yours,
Katherine D. Blake [signed]
Comments