861.48/927: Telegram
The Vice Consul at Viborg (Imbrie) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 14, 10:55, a.m.]
79. With reference to Department’s telegram of August 8th transmitted through the American Commissioner at Helsingfors37 and quoting Hoover wire number 85438 I have to report I have noted instructions therein contained and will execute same. In this connection I have to advise the Department that the Viborg office of the American Food Administration has been closed, the personnel have departed and that the affairs of the Food Administration have been formally turned over to me. The Food Administration has notified the Russians that the stores here amounting to some 7,000 tons, valued at $3,000,000, may only be moved subject to my approval. I shall see that the stores are not dispersed in contravention of the agreement that the food may not be used for political or military purpose.