File No. 763.72/5213
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Russia ( Francis )
[Telegram]
Washington
,
June 9, 1917, 3 p.m.
1472. Your 1373, June 7, 8 p.m. President’s communication being given to press for publication morning papers June 10 without alteration. The President desires me to express to the Provisional [Page 97] Government of Russia his gratification at the way it has received his communication and is especially pleased that the Russian authorities appreciate the spirit which inspired it.
Lansing