701.6111/309: Telegram
The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting Secretary of State
Paris
,
April 17, 1919, 11
a.m.
[Received 2:29 p.m.]
[Received 2:29 p.m.]
1656. Your 1594, April 15, 7 p.m. Martens has never been recognized as a representative. The only Russian representative recognized by the United States is Bakhmeteff and therefore I do not see that Department or National City Bank can give credence to the claims put forth by Martens.
Lansing
Am[erican] Mission