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Naval History and Heritage Command

Vice Admiral William S. Sims, Commander, United States Naval Forces Operating in European Waters, to Staff of Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson, Commander, United States Naval Forces in France

COMMUNICATION OFFICE

UNITED STATES FORCES OPERATING IN EUROPEAN WATERS

FORCES IN FRANCE

DATE

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COPY TO NONE ACKNOWLEDGED

      

 

 

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<February 15, 1918.>

Comfran Brest

#960           Urgent It is noted that average interval of sailing first five Verdon convoys is over eight(?) days period Cannot these convoys be sailed every six days escorting for same distance as at present period Imperative to sail convoys with smallest practicable interval to speed up return of store ships 17315              Sims

Source Note: Cy, DNA, RG 45, Entry 517B. Below the signature is the stamp: “FILE” and at the bottom of the page is printed: “THIS IS A TRANSLATION, SHALL NEVER BE TRANSMITTED.” The date is handwritten and is confirmed by the time stamp just before the signature.

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