125.655/3a: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Harvey)

268. Instruct Consul General to have Slater close office Newcastle immediately transferring archives and furniture to Hull. He should proceed Corunna where he has been assigned as Consul, Brooks proceeding Dresden at once. Discontinue services clerks and messenger with usual notice, compensation to be paid when accrued by Consul General who should also pay rent as it accrues but take steps to terminate lease.

Phillips