Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1915, Supplement, The World War

File No. 763.72/2253

The Minister in Persia (Caldwell) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

Teheran, November 17, 1915, 8 p. m.
[Received November 19, 10.20 a. m.]

Russian Army near Teheran. The Shah and the Persian Government are about to leave but yet undecided. German Minister and Turkish Ambassador fled. Have assumed charge of, at their request, their archives, legations, and interests. Many Persians, including Cabinet officers, officials, and several members of Congress, ask our protection. Cable instructions.

Caldwell