867.4016/742: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Herrick)
391. Following received from American Consul at Aleppo:
“November 18, 11 A.M. Turks obliging all Christians to abandon all and leave Turkish territory or become Moslem. Untold suffering, great loss of life certain. Situation extremely precarious. Have advised Constantinople requesting intervention. British and Italian Consuls taking like measures. Jackson.”
Inform Foreign Office of information which Department has received and inquire whether they have reports of a like nature from Syria. Repeat your reply to Ammission, Lausanne, as well as Department.