123 T 71/124: Telegram
The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received February 9, 3:34 p.m.]
660. Department’s 457, January 28, 6 p.m. and 563, February 4, 5 p.m.39 Detention of Tredwell and Kalamatiano has received careful consideration by Commission. The Prinkipo proposal has been made to various factions in Russia and could not be consequent upon [considered] a communication to Soviet Government alone. I believe American delegates should be advised to make informal representations. If any further method of bringing influence to bear is discovered all possible steps will be taken. I assume that you will further investigate possibility of exchange against three hostages held by Government of India. Their reluctance to return to Bolshevist territory seems irrelevant.
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