File No. 861.00/1616
The Consul General at Moscow (Summers) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 18, 7 p.m.]
359. Your March 27, 7 p.m., and previous telegrams relating shoes. Runov states Fabian already contracted for 1,000,000 pair shoes with Endicott [Johnson, through?] Sherman, and will possibly order 4,000,000 more at price between 45 and 50 rubles delivered Moscow. … Moscow Supply Committee supported by cooperative subordinates in surrounding governments which place orders through it. They say they can get shoes mentioned in your March 27, 7 p.m., to members Cooperative Society and will give guaranties that same will not fall into enemy’s hands. In case shipment is made I have to suggest that removal from port be conditioned on future developments as situation very uncertain, also suggest that Consulate General shall be consulted before distribution made.
The situation in Siberia and in central Russia should be watched carefully before landing cargo.