File No. 861.48/116
The Ambassador in Russia (Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Petrograd,
May 20, 1916
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[Received May 21, 9.15 a. m.]
[Received May 21, 9.15 a. m.]
561. Your 816, May 10. Called personally on Minister Sazonov and expressed our appreciation Russia consenting to extension aid to suffering Polanders. He was gratified thereat and said no objection our aiding Polanders as did Belgians if we guarantee such aid will not reach enemies of Russia. Also said was grateful for relief we extending to distressed Poland.
Francis