Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1918, Russia, Volume I

File No. 701.7161

The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

Petrograd, January 14, 1918.
[Received January 16, 2.34 a.m.]

2231. Diplomatic Corps with unanimity and emphasis decided to demand immediate release of Diamandi without discussing causes of arrest, and to make such demand of Lenin. Diplomatic Corps on my suggestion going in body to visit Lenin with whom I am endeavoring to make engagement. Meeting attended by every chief of mission, including Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Holland.

Francis