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

Chronological Copy.                     File No.

Cablegram Received  July <24, 1918,> 11525   RLM.1

Origin Opnav, Washington           Ser. No. 8966

O-1  25 July

     33 ADR

SECRET.

Simsadus.

8966.     Following dispatch received from Commander Cruiser Force2

QUOTE Recommend that LOUISVILLE be held in England until PLATTSBURGH [i.e. Plattsburg] and HARRISBURG are ready too, returning about August 6th then group with special destroyer escort being formed of these 3 vessels which hereafter should be kept together. Overhauling to be done in New York on account of conditions abroad.” View from this side is that vessels will generally require longer than 3 or 4 days at present available. Question of mail must be considered. Your recommendation desired3 15024     8966.

Benson.       

Source Note: Cy, DNA, RG 45, Entry 517B. Handwritten date is confirmed by the time/date stamp.

Footnote 1: Initials of the transcriber.

Footnote 2: RAdm. Albert T. Gleaves, Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force.

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