707.1161/4: Telegram

The Minister in Austria (Washburn) to the Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]

25. Today I received a note from the newly appointed Soviet Minister. He has sent identic notes to other legations informing them that he has presented his credentials and that he will be happy to establish official and personal relations with the representatives addressed. The other legations in similar circumstances are making courteous but noncommittal replies. I am about to leave Vienna. Please send instructions.

Washburn