File No. 861.00/1599
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Russia (Francis)
[Telegram]
Washington, April 16,
1918, 6 p.m.
71. Your 87, April 10, 10 p.m., somewhat garbled, but statement wholly unauthorized by this Government, Thompson does not speak for this Government or represent it in any way whatsoever. Department has no knowledge whatever of this matter.
Lansing