861.00/5716: Telegram
The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:56 a.m.]
5334. From [Gade at] Riga.
“Repeat Secretary of State, 9, November 20, 10 a.m.
I am informed three [one?] thousand Judenitch troops obliged to retire to Esthonia, have been disarmed by Esthonians. I am advised [afraid] grave menace may result from further disarmament Judenitch’s troops, in Bolsheviks either attacking Esthonia and Latvia with resulting decreased opposition or Latvia separately by separate Esthonian peace. Judenitch hoping that Allies may quickly inform Esthonia at least temporarily to desist. What steps shall be taken with Bermondt’s Russians wishing join Northwestern Army now liable to be refused entry Esthonia? Gade.”