Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, The Paris Peace Conference, 1919, Volume XI

Paris Peace Conf. 184.1 Polk, Frank L.: Telegram

The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting Secretary of State

Paris, July 19, 1919—7 p.m.

3227. Arrival of Mr. Polk will necessitate issuance of new document of appointment and full power for the Commissioners jointly to supersede that of November 30, 1919 [1918].⁷⁰ It is believed that the wording used in the original document will empower Commissioners to sign treaties with Bulgaria and Turkey.

Am[erican] Mission

70. See vol. i, p. 175.