Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1905

The Russian Ambassador to the Acting Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Russian Embassy,
Magnolia, Mass., July 26, 1905.

I am directed by cable to request permission to return to Russia, under promise not to take part in the war, for Sublieutenant Bertenson, of the cruiser Aurora. Admiral Enquist is under orders to submit this request to the local authorities at Manila. Your kind cooperation would be highly appreciated. Sublieutenant Bertenson is a son of the celebrated Doctor Bertenson, physician to His Majesty the Emperor. Another son of his was killed in the battle of Tsu Shima.

Rosen.