(Telegram, Dated Chicago, Ill., Feb. 6, 1917, Sent by Mr. Constantinos Paleologos to His Excellency the President of the United States)
Correspondence of Mr. C. Mammon, February 6, 1917
In the name of my countrymen and as an echo of the feelings of three-hundred thousand Greeks who are living in this country, I respectfully report to you that we are ready at your Excellency's order to sacrifice ourselves on the altar of our glorious and beloved adopted country.
Constantine Paleologos.
(Of the Byzantine Imperial House)
