Copy of Telegram No. 510 from Ambassador Francis, Archangel
Title
Copy of Telegram No. 510 from Ambassador Francis, Archangel
Creator
Francis, David R. (David Rowland), 1850-1927
Identifier
WWP25387
Date
1918 October 23
Description
Report on the situation with the Russian commanders.
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
World War, 1914-1918--United States
World War, 1914-1918--Russia
Contributor
Danna Faulds
Relation
WWP25386
Language
English
Provenance
Document scan was taken from Library of Congress microfilm reel of the Wilson Papers. WWPL volunteers transcribed the text.
Text
COPY OF TELEGRAM NO. 510 FROM AMBASSADOR FRANCIS ARCHANGEL
DATED OCTOBER 23, 1918.
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Tchaikowsky reports mobilization proceeding quite satisfactorily and Ironside encouraging. Less friction since the departure of Poole, Thronhill, Grimes. Tchaikowsky respected by all and situation improving but would be greatly benefitted by eminent Russian general as Minister of War and ranking all Allied generals. President says General Lechitsky who commanded Russian army in the last success on south front is available but would not be subordinate to any Allied general. He says that Lechitsky is desired by Omsk Government. If you could possibly arrange with Allies having forces here to agree to such arrangement I strongly recommend doing so. He is recognized by all as having ability, fidelity, character with brilliant record;. is liberal conservative, been hiding since last revolution but whereabouts known.
I think this very desirable not only because it strengthens government, aids mobilization but would be in line with our policy by divesting Allied occupation of its conquest or military phase. Have we received replies from Allies to plan outlined in your telegram 193, October 11, 1 P.M. to London or from neutrals concerning protest against Bolshevik crimes. Please answer.
861.00/3037
DATED OCTOBER 23, 1918.
________________________________________________________________________
Tchaikowsky reports mobilization proceeding quite satisfactorily and Ironside encouraging. Less friction since the departure of Poole, Thronhill, Grimes. Tchaikowsky respected by all and situation improving but would be greatly benefitted by eminent Russian general as Minister of War and ranking all Allied generals. President says General Lechitsky who commanded Russian army in the last success on south front is available but would not be subordinate to any Allied general. He says that Lechitsky is desired by Omsk Government. If you could possibly arrange with Allies having forces here to agree to such arrangement I strongly recommend doing so. He is recognized by all as having ability, fidelity, character with brilliant record;. is liberal conservative, been hiding since last revolution but whereabouts known.
I think this very desirable not only because it strengthens government, aids mobilization but would be in line with our policy by divesting Allied occupation of its conquest or military phase. Have we received replies from Allies to plan outlined in your telegram 193, October 11, 1 P.M. to London or from neutrals concerning protest against Bolshevik crimes. Please answer.
861.00/3037
Original Format
Letter
To
Lansing, Robert, 1864-1928
Collection
Citation
Francis, David R. (David Rowland), 1850-1927, “Copy of Telegram No. 510 from Ambassador Francis, Archangel,” 1918 October 23, WWP25387, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.