File No. 701.6211/361C
The Secretary of State to the German Ambassador (Bernstorff)
My Dear Mr. Ambassador: I am advised by the British and French Ambassadors that safe-conducts will be furnished to Captains Boy-Ed and Von Papen for their return to Germany—it being understood that they will take the southern route to Holland. The Ambassadors request information as to the vessel and date of sailing of the two gentlemen, which I hope you will furnish at your earliest convenience. It is also understood that they will, of course, perform no unneutral act, such as carrying despatches to the German Government.
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