763.72119P43/847
The Secretary of State to the British Ambassador (Grey)
Washington, December 8, 1919.
Excellency: With reference to my communication of December 3, 1919, regarding the departure of the American Commissioners from Paris, I have the honor to inform you that, after the Commissioners leave for the United States on December 9th, the American Ambassador to France will be authorized on behalf of the Government of the United States to attend the meetings of the Supreme Council as an observer but not as a participant in deliberations of the Council.
Accept [etc.]
Robert Lansing