File No. 872.48/175
The Secretary of State to the Special Agent in Corfu ( Dodge)
[Telegram]
Washington,
July 9, 1918, 5 p.m.
Your June 24, 4 p.m. American Red Cross has purchased all supplies for Serbian prisoners under direction of Serbian Minister. At one time it had purchased supplies considerably in excess of money which Serbian Minister had placed in its hands. At present time has no money on deposit for account of Serbian Government. Serbian Minister has requested his Government for authorization to place additional money to credit of Red Cross for purchase additional supplies.
Lansing