File No. 763.72111/113
The German Ambassador (Bernstorff) to the Secretary of State
New York,
September 1, 1914.
[Received 8:10 p.m.]
[Received 8:10 p.m.]
[Telegram]
British steamer Merion, American Line, 13,000 tons burden, arrived last night at Philadelphia armed with six cannons. Intends staying several days. Takes freight for Liverpool.
I beg to draw your attention to the above.
J. Bernstorff