865.4016/85: Telegram

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

104. Your 306, October 17, 6 p.m. I am disappointed in the reply of the Italian Government to our note regarding the status of American Jews in Italy, the tone of which seems unhelpful. Having in mind the assurances given to you by Ciano as reported in your 302 of October 15, 7 p.m.,38 please follow carefully and report on the operation as it affects Americans of the special commission set up for the examination of individual cases.

Hull
  1. Not printed. It included the statement: β€œHe [Ciano] explained it had not been possible for the Italian Government to make a broad exemption for American Jews as such but assured me that their cases would be dealt with individually and sympathetically.” (865.4016/84)↩