File No. 867.48/894
The British Ambassador on Special Mission ( Reading) to the Secretary of State
Dear Mr. Lansing: You are aware that there is a desire on the part of the Zionists in the United States to despatch a medical unit to Palestine to assist in the work of relief in that country.
Mr. Lewin-Epstein, who proposes to go as the manager of the expedition, informs me that the State Department is prepared to recognize the unit as one of the United States medical units, should this be in accord with the wishes of His Majesty’s Government.
My Government on their part have stated that there will be no objection to the despatch of the mission provided it be so recognized by the United States Government and that this recognition be notified to the enemy, in accordance with the provisions of the Geneva convention.
Believe me [etc.]