Office of the Historian

494.11 L 25/16: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Woods)

Washington, June 21, 1924—2 p.m.

105. Embassy’s number 60, April 1st, 2 p.m. You are authorized to accept $15,000 United States currency offered by Foreign Office in settlement of Langdon claim. Endeavor effect prompt settlement. Telegraph when payment made.80

You may explain to Foreign Office that offer is accepted because of willingness of parents of Langdon that matter be settled in that manner.

Hughes
  1. The Chargé in Japan reported on July 5, 1924, that he had been handed on that date, by the Foreign Office, a draft for $15,000 United States currency in settlement of the Langdon claim (file no. 494.11 L 25/18).↩