The Secretary of State to Ambassador White.

Sir: I confirm my telegram of the 23d instant, reading as follows:

You are designated to represent the United States at Moroccan conference at Algeciras on December 15. Gummeré, minister to Morocco, will be associated with you. Einstein, third secretary at London, will be secretary. Credentials by first mail.

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Your commission is inclosed herewith, together with typewritten copy thereof for your files.

I also inclose for your information a copy of the programme agreed upon between France and Germany.a

I am, etc.,

Elihu Root.
  1. Printed on p. 673.