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Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels to Vice Admiral William S. Sims, Commander, United States Naval Forces Operating in European Waters

<September 8, 1918.>

Cablegram Received  06509 1918 EWC

Origin Opnav Washington       Ser.No. 2050

Ref’d

Date

Action, Notes and Initials

AI

9-1-18

 

18 D

Simsadus.

2050. “You are designated as representative of United States Government at the meetings of Allied Naval Council until otherwise informed signed Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy.”  15008.

Benson1      

Source Note: Cy, DNA, RG 45, Entry 517B. Handwritten date confirmed by time/date notation typed at end of cable.

Footnote 1: Adm. William S. Benson, Chief of Naval Operations. Messages from Benson’s office were always sent over his signature.