Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1918, Supplement 2, The World War

File No. 891.48/30

The Minister in Persia ( Caldwell ) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

Teheran , December 10, 1917, 9 a.m.
[Received December 14, 2.35 a.m.]

Unmitigated famine conditions continue throughout Persia as a result of crop failure and war, many starve daily. Food extremely scarce and prices unbelievable. Local relief inadequate and committees unable to relieve situation.

If American Red Cross or other organizations could assist local authorities and American Presbyterian Mission, such would be desirable and worthy and besides have a good political effect. See my telegram of October 22, 9 a.m.,¹ and despatch No. 330 of October 4.¹

Caldwell

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