740.0011 European War 1939/1997: Telegram
The Minister in Norway ( Harriman ) to the Secretary of State
Oslo
, April 9,
1940—7 a.m.
[Received 8 a.m.]
[Received 8 a.m.]
Norwegian Government left for Hamar 3 hours inland from Oslo at 7 a.m. I am proceeding there by motor with other heads of missions. All Foreign Service Officers remaining in Oslo. At request of British and French Ministers this Legation has taken over British and French interests. Oslo is quiet, as public has not yet realized situation. Foreign Office states that Norwegian forces are resisting the German advance.
Harriman