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The Minister in China ( Reinsch ) to the Acting Secretary of State

Following from [Harris at] Omsk.

“58, January 27, 11 a.m. Referring my January 25th, 5 p.m.83 It appears now definitely arranged that Czech troops are to be withdrawn and placed at strategic points from Ekaterinburg and Cheliabinsk [Page 276] to Irkutsk to guard railroad and prevent Bolsheviks uprising. The plan is excellent providing Czech soldiers agree to it. Harris.”

Reinsch
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