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 French flag from the declaration of war is important, and the gaps in their ranks prove incontestably the ardor with which they fought against our enemies.

Certain Allied Governments, in particular the Russian Provisional Government, did not hesitate to authorise the formation on our front of units composed of Czecho-Slovaks who escaped from the oppression of the enemy. It is just that these nationalities should be given means of defending under their flag side by side with us the cause of the right and liberty of the peoples; and it will be in accord with French traditions to assist the organization of an autonomous Czecho-Slovak army. If you share our view in this matter,