The Russian Ambassador to the Acting Secretary of State.
Washington, May 4, 1905.
Sir: Commander Rytchagow, a high officer of the transport Lena, of the imperial navy, interned at San Francisco, has been granted four months’ leave by the Imperial Government, on account of the very precarious state of his health, verified by the medical authorities of San Francisco.
In bringing this fact to your knowledge, I have the honor to beg that the Department of State will take the necessary steps with the Federal Government, which alone has jurisdiction in the matter, in view of securing for Commander Rytchagow permission to avail himself of the leave granted him.
[Page 790]I will add that the very serious condition of that officer’s health makes it desirable that as early a decision as possible be reached in regard to his leave.
Accept, etc.,