File No. 123.R27/64.

The American Chargé d’Affaires at London to the Secretary of State .

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]
No. 1121.]

I have the sad duty of announcing to you that the Ambassador died today at Dorchester House, at ten minutes past twelve o’clock.

Subject to your instructions, I have assumed control of the Embassy as Chargé d’Affaires.

Irwin B. Laughlin.