File No. 861.51/378
The Ambassador in Russia (Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Archangel, October
24, 1918, 3 p.m.
[Received October 24, 12.54 p.m.]
[Received October 24, 12.54 p.m.]
513. Referring to my 401, September 14, 4 p.m., and 423 September 24, 7 p.m.1 British financial expert arrived here with one hundred million new rubles which proposes paying British soldiers and for other necessary expenses. The government is in financial straits but I have objected to their accepting such new rubles, if tendered, as I think it [they] will be. What understanding, if any, have we on the subject? Have you any instructions?
Francis