File No. 861.51/378

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

[Telegram]

513. Referring to my 401, September 14, 4 p.m., and 423 September 24, 7 p.m.1 British financial expert arrived here with one hundred million new rubles which proposes paying British soldiers and for other necessary expenses. The government is in financial straits but I have objected to their accepting such new rubles, if tendered, as I think it [they] will be. What understanding, if any, have we on the subject? Have you any instructions?

Francis
  1. Ante, pp. 67 and 70.