462.00 R 294/39: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Observer on the Rhineland High Commission (Noyes)37
Owing to the fact that the treaty has not been ratified and that the United States is not likely to have a delegate on the Rhineland Commission, and in accord with the idea of reducing so far as possible American personnel in Europe, the Department has decided to relieve you as American observer on the Commission as you recently requested. After consultation with the Secretary of War it has been decided that General Allen should take your place as observer with the Commission. It is believed that he already has capable assistants but should he desire to retain the services of any of your staff, this may be arranged at least temporarily. You should therefore plan to leave as soon as your work can be conveniently turned over to General Allen.38
Your April 29th, 5 P.M.39 Expenses up to time of leaving should probably be entered as a lump sum or in accord with the practice of the regularly delegated Commissioners.