Office of the Historian

File No. 840.48/862a

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Italy (Page)

Department of State,
Washington, August 15, 8 p.m.

[Telegram]

This Government is considering the charter for not to exceed ninety days of four or more German ships of large carrying capacity to be sent on voyages under the American flag for the purpose of transporting Americans from Europe to the United States. Please ascertain from the Italian Government if there would be objection to any of these chartered vessels entering Italian ports for the sole purpose indicated. An early reply is important.

Bryan