File No. 861.51/274
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Russia (Francis)
[Telegram]
Washington, February
20, 1918, 8 p.m.
2089. Your 2369, February 14, 2 [12] p.m., and referring Department’s 2065.1 We desire progress with Bolshevik authorities to be gradual. I do not believe that joint protests are wise and am glad to learn your judgment has prompted you to refrain from further action this character without express authority.
Lansing