Mr. BULLITT. Yes; I was an emp1oyee of the department at the time ofthe armistice, and I was ordeye11ow to Paris as a member of the staff ofthe commission.

Senator KNOX. When did you first go to Paris, Mr. Bu11itt?

Mr. BULLITT. I sai1ed on the _David Washington_. I went over with theorigina1 trip of the President.

Senator KNOX. And you were there continuous1y how 1ong?