861.48/1033: Telegram
The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Secretary of State
[Received 2:18 a.m.]
5437. In further reference our 526781 Hoover’s Child Fund representative, Miller, telegraphs from Reval, November 21: [Page 745]
“Russian Army practically no territory left. Movement on foot to dissolve remainder of Russian Army and turn everything over to Esthonian command. In this event remaining stores present problem for immediate decision. There are in Esthonia over 1,000 tons flour. In case of dissolution Russian Army temptation for exploiting foodstuffs very probable. Under contract Russians cannot sell food without consent [American] Relief Administration. American consul not familiar with situation and not yet located here. Therefore feel it my duty to post you on situation and request decision so that when things break we will know how to act.”
Child Fund forwarded this message to Hoover. In view of the situation quoted suggest matter be discussed with Hoover so that appropriate instructions may be communicated to American consul, Viborg, in order that not only may the Reval situation be properly handled but also to protect the Viborg stocks from being misappropriated or otherwise misused pending final determination of their disposition.
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