861.00/7659: Telegram
The High Commissioner at Constantinople (Bristol) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 12—12:10 a.m.]
568. From McCully [,Sevastopol?].
“No. 88. November 10, 4 p.m. Red forces attacked Perekop very heavily and Russians cannot hold out more than a few days more. Evacuation of Crimea is imminent and I most earnestly request that United States High Commissioner Constantinople be authorized to extend all possible aid to evacuate wounded and families of officers who without question will be subject to outrageous treatment. Any expense for handling refugees can be borne from the proceeds of cargo of American vessels now European waters already paid for by Russians and bound for Crimea. McCully.”