Russia From the American Embassy: April, 1916 November, 1918. E-book. Formato PDF David R. Francis   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

The following is for your information: Governor Gardner of Missouri has stated that on account of the recent death of Senator Stone, he desired to appoint you to vacancy in the Senate. In reply the Department has stated that your services are regarded as essential to the Government's relations with Russia, and that you could not be dispensed with at this time.