124.52/182a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Counselor of Embassy in Spain ( Thurston )

271. In view of the repeated bombardments of Valencia which have lately taken place and press reports of an insurgent drive toward Viver we again emphasize that it is not our desire that our officers and staff should be exposed to unnecessary danger and that in such case we shall expect you not to hesitate to withdraw to a place of safety with the Embassy and Consulate staff and such remaining Americans as may wish to accompany you.

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