File No. 861.00/808
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Russia ( Francis)
1906. Your 2083, December 10, just received.2 British Government has given Ambassador, Petrograd, liberty to withdraw Embassy and leave protection of British subjects in hands of Consuls if at any time he concludes that crisis should be anticipated by taking such a course, but suggestion made that it may be well for him to consult his Allied colleagues before taking such a step.
Department approves your present course and relies on your judgment to determine best future action in regard to remaining Petrograd.