"Von Jagow."
Then followed a further telegram which read as follows:
Cipher Telegram
"Berlin, 22nd November, 1916.
"Strictly confidential.
"For Your Excellency's strictly personal information. So far as favorable military position permits we intend, in conjunction with our Allies, immediately to announce our readiness to enter into peace negotiations.
"Von Jagow."
To the first of these two telegrams I sent the following reply:
Cipher Telegram
"Washington, 21st November, 1916.