121.5768/1
The Minister in Greece (Laughlin) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 3.]
Sir: In reply to your instruction No. 189 of April 21st,80 in which you informed me that Mr. James F. O’Neill had been attached to this Legation as Customs Attaché and in which you directed me to request his recognition and those of his subordinates in their respective capacities by the proper authorities, I have the honor to report that I am to-day in receipt of an undated note from the Foreign Office in which the Hellenic Government expresses its regret at not being able to accord the recognition desired to these officials. A copy and translation of the note will be found enclosed herewith.81
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