852.00/4051: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Third Secretary of Embassy in Spain (Wendelin)
216. Your X–384, December 10, 5 p.m.9 If the insurgent invasion of the Spanish Mediterranean coast expected by the Spanish Government authorities in the near future actually takes place and seriously endangers the safety of our nationals and staff in Valencia you should withdraw without delay to a place of safety with your staff and that of the Consulate together with all American nationals who may be willing to accompany you. To avoid delay you may if at any time such action seems necessary call upon one of our naval vessels to evacuate our nationals and staff without prior consultation with the Department. In such case, of course, you should notify the Department promptly of your action.