Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1918, Supplement 2, The World War

File No. 811.142/2332

The Secretary of State to the Consul at Alexandria ( Garrels)

[Telegram]

Washington, September 5, 1917.

At the request of Red Cross ask British authorities if they can provide quick transportation to Saloniki for cargo discharged from Caesar. If transportation can be provided make immediate arrangements to forward all serviceable cargo for relief situation Saloniki.¹

Lansing

1. In a telegram of Sept. 25 the Consul reported: “Entire consignment now loading.” (File No. 811.142/2391.)