File No. 763.72119/956
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Switzerland ( Wilson )
1170. Please state orally to McNally but do not give him a copy of following:
Referring to his telegram November 23.1 For your information. The Department is not prepared to authorize a representative to confer or exchange ideas as a basis for the discussion of a general peace without the full knowledge and agreement of the co-belligerents of this Government since such peace would affect their interests. Should the German Government desire to transmit peace terms through a duly accredited agent this Government is always ready to receive them, but McNally is not authorized to receive any such message or discuss the matter with anyone.