File No. 705.6752/–
The Spanish Ambassador ( Riaño ) to the Secretary of State
[Translation]
Washington
,
April 27, 1917
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Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to advise your excellency that, under instructions received from His Majesty’s Government, I have on this day taken charge of the interests of Turkey in the United States.
I avail myself [etc.]
Juan Riaño