138 Spain/981a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Counselor of Embassy in Spain (Thurston)
Washington, June 17, 1938—6
p.m.
449. Your 978.71 In discussing matter with Spanish authorities point out that return of passports would facilitate return to United States of wounded and disabled American volunteers and would obviate extra expenses incurred by relief organizations while American citizenship of volunteers is being verified.
Press matter as vigorously as you think possible without arousing resentment.
Hull