Francis to Lansing on staying in Russia and request for cruiser at Archangel for emergencies File No. 861.00/1818 [Telegram] Vologda, April 30, 1918, 8 p.m. [Received May 18, 7 p.m.] 134.     [First paragraph not yet transcribed]     I am resolved not to quit Russia and will not [accept] order from Soviet to leave unless you so instruct. Plan to proceed eastward if possible, otherwise go Archangel where could ignore Soviet government if protected by American cruiser. Pleased to hear Olympia en route Murman. Urgently request you send cruiser Archangel immediately to provide for emergencies. Consul wires ice there broken and cruiser of twenty-foot draft sufficient. Furthermore think unwise to relinquish to British absolute control that port which is outlet for immense territory rich in resources. If impossible to send cruiser to Archangel, please order Olympia go Archangel on my request. Please answer. FRANCIS Documents on US Foreign Policy in Russia [Subject] [Author] [Date]