File No. 861.00/1420
The Ambassador in Russia (Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 4, 6.59 a.m.]
61. … Stevens first replied to my request for railroad men that he was awaiting instructions from Washington, but as I have just received telegram stating units coming under Emerson, I conclude you so instructed. Have asked government indirectly to protect and expedite transportation thereof, which it will certainly do, having repeatedly applied to me through Robins and Riggs that men be sent; have also requested sending experienced non-political railroad official Vologda for conference. Offer to confine Emerson force to Siberian Railway, using every precaution against serving enemy interest. …
- Printed in full in vol. ii, p. 95.↩