File No. 861.00/924
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Harbin (Moser)
[Telegram]
Washington, January
10, 1918, 7 p.m.
Authorization to send Drysdale as requested through Legation is granted. Telegraph approximate expense. Naval attaché Peking suggests advisability of sending to assist Drysdale a Serbian Colonel Speskov now available Peking, who has offered services, is thoroughly familiar with situation and speaks necessary languages. Advise Minister Peking what you recommend.
Lansing