File No. 763.72/1255a

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Turkey (Morgenthau)

[Telegram]

39. Informed by Navy Department that launch of Tennessee was shot at by Turkish forts at Smyrna, which port was visited at your request. Please advise immediately as to facts and make proper representations to Ottoman Government asking explanation of an act which appears to be unfriendly.

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