Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, The Conference of Berlin (The Potsdam Conference), 1945, Volume I

761.94/7–2145: Telegram

No. 583
The Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs (Togo) to the Japanese Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Togo)

[Translation]

very secret
urgent

[Tokyo,] July 12, 1945—2:20 a.m. [sic]

894. Re my telegram No. 893.¹

When you convey this matter to them, please make it understood that the subject should be treated as absolutely secret. I realize that I am being presumptuous in saying this; I mention it merely to be sure.

1. Document No. 582.