701.6711/94
The Turkish Ambassador (Rustem) to the Acting Secretary of State
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Note of the 19th instant replying to my communication of the 8th [12th] concerning certain statements made by me in an interview with a press representative.
In answer I beg that you will inform the President that I regret not to be able to accept his point of view in the matter and that, in consequence, it appeared to me necessary to ask my Government to grant me leave of absence. My departure for Constantinople will take place within a fortnight.
Accept [etc.]