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Naval History and Heritage Command

Admiral William S. Benson, Chief of Naval Operations, to the Staff of Vice Admiral William S. Sims, Commander, United States Naval Forces Operating in European Waters

 

Chronological Copy.                          File No.

Cablegram Received June <21, 1918.> 07522 RES

Origin Opnav Washington                      Ser. No. 7589

     O-1 22 June

     29 ADR

CONFIDENTIAL

7589. Shipping Board desires have vessels returning from Greek ports stop by Algiers Djidjelli <Djigelli> Bona and Tunis to pick up cork as return cargo. They inquire whether convoy will be available and what protection may be afforded. 21021. 7589.

Benson        

Source Note: Cy, DNA, RG 45, Entry 517B.