File No. 861.00/1094

The Secretary of State to the Consul at Tiflis (Smith)

[Telegram]

Your February 13, 6 p.m. Department relies on you to take measures necessary for safety of American life and property and for you to lend all proper assistance to relief committee.

If you are in communication with Trebizond inform Consul that Department relies on his judgment as to his remaining at post and that he is authorized to take all measures necessary to safeguard American life and property and the archives of his Consulate.

Lansing