File No. 701.6311/223

The Ambassador is Austria-Hungary (Penfield) to the Secretary of state

[Telegram]

1481. Your 1375, September 29. The Austro-Hungarian Government asks agrément for appointment of Count Adam Tarnowski as Ambassador to United States. Is now Minister to Bulgaria; had long and successful career. In 1899 was counselor at Washington and 20 years ago served in Greece under Baron Burian. Tarnowski enjoys high reputation and has confidence of the Emperor and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Tarnowski is 50; married to a Russian. Particulars of service printed in Austrian foreign service year book.

Baron Burian requests your courtesy in securing safe-conduct for Ambassador, servant, and secretary for early voyage to America.

Penfield