File No. 124.61/27a
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Russia ( Francis )
[Telegram—Extract]
Washington
,
February 1, 1918, 7 p.m.
2038. Department’s latest from you dated January 28. We are much concerned welfare yourself and staff. Since receiving Stockholm’s reports, dated January 28, that you were isolated, have been trying to communicate by all possible channels. …
Referring Department’s 1906,2 we rely fully on your judgment as to staying Petrograd. …
Lansing