763.72114/4237a: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace

154. Military Attaché, Berne, reports under date of December 5th8 critical condition of 20,000 Russian officers now prisoners in Germany. Fear that if they returned to Russia it would mean certain death. Department would like to know whether the matter was being considered by the Supreme War Council and what action if any had been taken.

Polk
  1. Report not printed.