Office of the Historian

124.84/62: Telegram

The Minister Resident in Ethiopia (Engert) to the Secretary of State

Addis Ababa, May 5, 1936—3 a.m.
[Received May 4—8:49 p.m.]

287. Your 18927 and 190. The night has so far been exceptionally calm and if report in your 187 is even approximately correct, we [Page 264] all feel we should not evacuate. British Legation has so far not got in touch with me, but if, after consultation with officer who would presumably accompany convoy, I consider that there is no other alternative I shall not hesitate to act in accordance with your suggestion.

Engert
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