340.1115A/705a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Italy (Phillips)
Washington, May
25, 1940—1 p.m.
136. In view of the uncertainties of the moment and our great concern for the safety of American citizens and ships in the Mediterranean the Department requests that you approach Ciano informally and [Page 107] confidentially and state that we would appreciate being kept closely informed of any developments which would affect these American citizens and ships.
Hull