861.77/772a: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Russia (Poole)
563. Two companies railways engineers totalling 720 officers and men proceeding Murmansk. First company left England March 17th. Second company will leave about March 31. Latter company will be accompanied by Brigadier General Wilds P. Richardson who has instructions to take command of all American troops in North Russia.
Withdrawal of American troops has not been passed on formally by Supreme War Council. The President however has approved withdrawal when spring conditions permit and his views have been communicated to British, French and Italian Governments. Will advise you if definite plan of withdrawal is perfected.