File No. 763.72/4389
The Secretary of State to the Russian Chargé ( Onou)
Sir: The Government of the United States has read with great satisfaction the proclamation issued by the Provisional Russian Government on March 27/April 9 of the present year,1 a copy of which, by your Government’s direction, you were so good as to enclose with your note of May 3.
The Government of the United States cannot fail to be gratified at the Provisional Government’s statement that it cannot afford “the slightest ground for the deduction that the collapse of the old edifice means a lesser share taken by Russia in the common struggle,” or to welcome the assurances given by the Provisional Government of its intention faithfully to fulfill the engagements made to the Allies. On its part the Government of the United States has entertained no doubt that the Provisional Russian Government will continue to give its full aid and support in prosecuting the war against autocracy to a successful conclusion, which alone can insure a lasting peace and the full recognition of the rights of man throughout the world, to which cause the United States has dedicated its might and resources.
Accept [etc.]