124.52/130a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Third Secretary of Embassy in Spain (Wendelin)
161. Would it not be desirable in view of the threatening military situation for the officers of the Embassy and Consulate once more to take up their residence in the Embassy? We do not wish to suggest that the Embassy should be open at this time as a place of refuge for American nationals but we feel that it might be well for you to give consideration to the advisability of your resuming your own residence there. We are, of course, entirely willing that you should yourself decide on the basis of your knowledge of the local situation whether you will take this step. This suggestion is not intended in any way to supersede our existing instructions with regard to the possible necessity of closing the Embassy and departing with your staff from Madrid.