File No. 861.00/1617

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

[Telegram]

95. Your special No. 55 of April 9, 5 p.m. I made no statement that the landing was with consent or by agreement of Allies. Same report published here. Emanated from Moscow and I am endeavoring to ascertain the source. Transmitted to you my verbatim statement in my No. 86, April 10, 4 p.m.

Francis