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File No. 763.72112/1740b

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)1

[Telegram]
Washington, October 13, 1915.

2272. Reported British authorities have notified transatlantic steamship companies that future shipments foodstuffs from the United States will be seized unless before acceptance [of] such shipments, companies report to London names consignor and consignee, and description goods, and obtain permission to carry shipments. Investigate thoroughly and telegraph report.

Lansing
  1. The same to the Minister in Denmark, No. 43, October 13.↩