File No. 861.00/3307

The Chargé in Russia ( Poole ) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

610. I am telegraphing en clair No. 611 for the Department’s possible criticism Thanksgiving address which I delivered before soldiers at Y.M.C.A. after reading to them the most significant portions of the President’s address to Congress communicating terms of armistice. Reference is made to my 572, dated November 13, 3 p.m.

Poole