311.6124/6: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Commissioner at Riga ( Gade )

Your 48 December 21, 1 a.m. United States transport Buford sailed from New York December 21st having on board 249 Russian subjects and will reach Libau not later than January 12. You will be advised of ship’s progress.

F. W. Berkshire, Immigration Inspector in charge of party, carries letter of introduction to you.

Please perfect arrangements as far as possible before arrival of ship. You or a responsible representative of yours should be at the port. Berkshire’s instructions are simply to place himself in your hands and be guided by the arrangements which you have made.

Food of a value equivalent to cost of transporting Russians estimated at $4000 will be placed at disposal of Latvian authorities either being shipped by first opportunity or found for them in Europe.

Lansing