Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 5, 1916

File No. 812.512/1378

The Secretary of State to Mr. Parker, representing American interests

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, September 18, 1916, 6 p.m.

423. Department informed that recent Carranza decree requires repayment of taxes paid Villa in territory controlled by Villa faction. Matter brought Department’s attention by American citizens interested in property in State of Nuevo Leon. Investigate and forward copy of decree if issued.

Lansing