740.00111A Combat Areas/11a: Circular telegram

The Secretary of State to American Consular Officers at Seaports

Your attention is directed to the fact that, under the provisions of the joint resolution of Congress approved November 4 and the proclamation of the President of the same day defining combat areas, it is unlawful except under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed for an American seaman to serve on a vessel proceeding into or through such combat areas.

Your attention is further directed to the fact that seamen are included with other American citizens under the provisions of the joint resolution referred to restricting travel by American citizens on vessels of belligerent countries under such rules and regulations as may be issued.

This should be brought to the attention of any American seaman who may be within your district.

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