123C853/1a: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
Washington, April 18, 1919, 5
p.m.
1630. For Lansing: Please convey to the President my sincere appreciation of the honor he has conferred in tendering me the appointment as Minister to Czecho-Slovak Republic and inform the President that I accept. It will be difficult for me to arrange my affairs in less than ten days. Whatever qualifications I have for this post have been developed by my association with you and your confidence in my ability has materially helped me in coming to a decision. Crane.
Polk