File No. 763.72113/393

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Switzerland ( Wilson)

[Telegram]

1051. For Berlin:

It is reported that since latter part of August bank accounts of American citizens in Germany are under the absolute control of the [Page 265] Reichs Bank, and in order to draw from balances Americans must state purpose for which money is to be spent, whereupon bank of deposit applies to Reichs Bank for permission to make payment. It is reported further that these restrictions are applied only to American citizens. Please investigate this matter and reply fully by telegraph as soon as possible.

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