861.01/71: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
Washington
,
June 27, 1919, 3
p.m.
2441. For the Secretary of State and McCormick: I understand your 2794, June 25, 6 [12] P.M. to mean that we can deal openly with representatives of Kolchak who are now here and desire to purchase supplies. However, I fear that even this will lead nowhere unless we can work on credit basis with 10 percent initial cash payment. Can I assure Secretary of War and any others concerned that this is what the Mission understands to be the President’s purpose. Please let me know as soon as you possibly can do so.
Polk