Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1920, Volume III

861.00/6925: Telegram

The High Commissioner at Constantinople (Bristol) to the Secretary of State

Constantinople, May 22, 1920.
[Received May 24—5 p.m.]

345. Following from Admiral McCully, Sevastopol:

54. May 22, 10 p.m. On May 20 and 21 visited Crimea front accompanying General Wrangel. Positions occupied by his forces have been greatly strengthened. Troops are in excellent condition and have good spirit. However there is no such concentration near front as might indicate early offensive operations by Wrangel forces.

Mr. A. T. Burri¹⁴ arrived in Sevastopol May 21, noon, under instructions from United States High Commissioner, Constantinople. McCully.

Bristol

14. Vice consul at Constantinople.