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

Subject Copy.                               File No. <23-9-16>

CABLEGRAM SENT October 5, 1918. Y-10

To Opnav Washington               Serial No. 6818

Prep. by O-4                 SX   D.R.

                                      B

6318 Your 2555.1 It will be absolutely necessary to employ at least eight sub-chasers at aircraft tenders during the Winter. The six speed boats can be used at remaining stations. Request they be sent by first transportation as they are now urgently needed. 183105 6318

                                      SIMS

Source Note: Cy, DNA, RG45, Entry 517B.

Footnote 1: Document not found.

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