763.72119P43/526a: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Commission to Negotiate Peace
Washington, July 15,
1919—noon.
2567. Sailing Imperator July 21st Monday noon, with Mrs. Polk, two children and maid accompanied by G. Howland Shaw, Diplomatic Secretary and C. E. MacEachran, Drafting Officer. I assume Consul at Brest will arrange for transportation from Brest to Paris on arrival of ship. Please confirm.
Please notify Secretary Lansing by wireless that I regret I could not await his arrival, as President insisted it was better I should leave as soon as possible.
Polk