File No. 861.00/1457
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Russia (Francis)
77. Your 74, April 5, 6 p.m. Facts as to 500 locomotives and 10,000 cars ordered from American credits as follows: 50 locomotives, Baldwin, at shops; and 50, American Locomotive Co., at Seattle ready for shipment when tonnage available. Two hundred of balance rebuilt for American railroads to be replaced when required for Russia. Remaining 200, option of Russian Government to complete during current year. Ten thousand cars, none shipped. No locomotives [Page 120] or cars will be shipped until certain that development of railways will benefit Russia, not Germany.