Office of the Historian

124.52/116b: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Third Secretary of Embassy in Spain (Wendelin)

Washington, September 24, 1936—11 a.m.

135. In view of apparently reliable press reports, you should withdraw from Madrid at once unless some imperative duty compels you to remain. This withdrawal should include Johnson49 and all American staff. War Department states this withdrawal should also include Col. Fuqua.50

Moore
  1. John D. Johnson, Consul at Madrid.↩
  2. Col. Stephen O. Fuqna, Military Attaché in Spain.↩