Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1905

The Russian Ambassador to the Secretary of State

[Translation.]

Imperial Russian Embassy,
Magnolia, Mass., July 27, 1905.

Mr. Secretary of State: I have the honor to inform you that the Imperial Government proposes to appoint Mr. Barstch, captain of frigate, to the command of the cruiser Aurora, now at Manila, to take the place of Captain Iegorieff. The new commander will be instructed to repair to his post as soon as possible.

Accept, etc.,

Rosen.