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File No. 763.72119/1329

The Chargé in Switzerland ( Wilson) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]
Berne, February 16, 1918, 12 noon.
[Received February 18, 4 a.m.]

2660. Baron von Trauttenberg of military branch Austrian Legation stated to reliable neutral that Austria was intensely desirous to break away from Germany and make a prompt and if necessary separate peace. He wondered whether President Wilson realized the difficulties which faced Austria in this connection and was ready to help Austria to attain this end.

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