401. Telegram From the Department of State to the Secretary of State, at Geneva1
Tedul 84. In accordance with Dulte 672 we sent following msg to Byroade. Our intention is to keep channel open pending results discussion with Anderson.
“We were pleased to learn of Fawzi’s initiative in seeking discussion re Israel settlement. In view of present atmosphere in Egypt we believe that you should continue to let Egyptians take lead and that we should not be too quick to respond at this stage. If and when matter is further discussed we would be particularly interested in any indications of seriousness of Egyptian desire to reach settlement and terms which Egypt has in mind.”3
I have talked on several occasions with Anderson re his projected assignment. While he has not finally committed himself to the mission, I have little doubt he will accept. He will be in Washington on Nov 18 and I will make appointment for him to review situation with you following your return.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 684A.86/11–1255. Top Secret; Eyes Only. Drafted by Wilkins, discussed in substance with the Acting Secretary, and approved by Allen, who signed for Hoover.↩
- Dulles informed Hoover in Dulte 67 from Geneva, November 1, that Russell had prepared “suggested instructions for Byroade in immediately following Dulte 68 [Document 397] in answer to Cairo’s 20 to Geneva (907 to Department) [Document 392]. He of course has no knowledge of possible arrangement with Anderson. If latter develops, which I ardently hope, you may wish to defer initiating negotiating process, in which case I assume you would not forward these instructions to Byroade.” (Department of State, Central Files, 396.1–GE/11–1155)↩
- The Department transmitted this message as telegram 970 to Cairo, November 12. (Ibid., 684A.86/11–955)↩