462.00 R 29/145: Telegram
The Ambassador in France (Wallace) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 1—6:45 p.m.]
875. R–487. For Secretary Treasury and Davis.
Boyden arrived safely. I am surrendering to him April 1 functions of American unofficial representative to Reparation Commission. Cables from him will be number B–1 upward and cables sent to him should be similarly numbered. I shall continue to use the R series for cables relating to Treasury matters and you should continue to use R series for Treasury cables to me. All cables received on and after April 1 relating to Reparation matters will be turned [Page 349] over to Boyden. I am turning over to Boyden unexpended balance of funds transferred to me by Peace Conference. I propose to remain in Paris until week commencing April 12 so that Boyden can avail of my familiarity with past and pending matters to such extent as he may desire. I shall not attend any further meetings of Commission. … Rathbone.