760F.62/1309: Telegram

The Ambassador in Italy (Phillips) to the Secretary of State

274. My telegram No. 268, September 28, 5 p.m. Although I was not afforded an opportunity to present the President’s message to the Duce until nearly 4 p.m. yesterday it may nevertheless be of interest to point out that the Foreign Office and very probably the Duce himself knew before 10 a.m. that such a message had arrived, whereas Lord Perth did not make his first call on Ciano until 10:30.

Phillips