462.00 R 29/500: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Wallace)

[Paraphrase]

136. Following for Boyden.

Your telegram B–421. It is desired that you remain in Paris pending an opportunity for consideration of what steps, if any, [Page 12] should be taken in interest of this Government respecting activities of Reparation Commission. Meanwhile, without in any way committing this Government, you may unofficially obtain and report any information of interest to this Government. Department would appreciate your suggestions as to how above may best be accomplished.

Hughes