707.1161/17: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Mexico (Sheffield)
506. Your 396, October 30, noon. If the new Soviet Minister is a duly accredited diplomatic representative and you are called upon to present him to the President at the official reception on December 1, you should do so. If you are obliged, as Dean, to call meeting of the Diplomatic Corps, Soviet representative should be notified, if present in the capital.
Should you have to see Soviet Minister at official affairs, the fact that we have not recognized the Moscow regime should cause you no embarrassment. Unpleasant incidents can be avoided by assuming a dignified and formal attitude.
If Soviet representative calls, you may informally receive him but you should not return his call.