861.00/5574a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Sweden (Wheeler)
1722. As it is obvious that the question of Finnish cooperation in the attack on Petrograd is becoming acute, I desire to impress upon you that the attitude of the United States in this matter is entirely noncommittal. It is felt that the Finns themselves must decide whether or not they should respond to any demands which the Russians may make for assistance. You will exercise care to avoid creating the impression by your official or personal attitude that the United States would either approve or disapprove of the course eventually decided upon.
Repeat to Commissioner at Helsingfors for his guidance also.