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The Acting Secretary of State to the Russian Chargé (Ughet)
Washington, February 15,
1919.
My Dear Mr. Chargé d’Affaires: I have your letter of January 21 but do not see how there is anything that we can possibly do for the Russian troops in Siberia, at this time, outside of that which has already been undertaken by the Red Cross and, as I understand it, also by the Y.M.C.A. I appreciate the severe hardships which the men must be enduring and would be glad if there were anything which this Government could do to relieve their suffering.
I am [etc.]
Frank L.
Polk