File No. 600.119/432
The French Ambassador ( Jusserand) to the Secretary of State
[Translation]
Washington,
October 20, 1917.
[Received October 26.]
[Received October 26.]
Mr. Secretary of State: I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that my Government has just given its approval to the measures taken by the English Government with a view to cooperating in the embargo on exports to the northern countries.
An explanatory note stating the nature of those measures and the reasons for our adhesion has been drawn up in this connection and published. Your Excellency will find a copy herewith.
Be pleased to accept [etc.]
Jusserand