File No. 861.51/222

The Ambassador in Russia (Francis) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

1845. For Secretary of the Treasury:

Russian Government through Minister of Foreign Affairs and Department of Finance asks the payment of another installment [Page 24] of $15,000,000 on special $75,000,000 loan, same to be paid National City Bank, New York, account of Russian Treasury. I recommend same to be granted. This makes total $50,000,000 on said loan.

Francis