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340.1115A/833: Telegram

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

Rome, June 7, 1940—3 p.m.
[Received June 7—1:16 p.m.]

481. My 465, June 5, 3 p.m., and 459, June 4, 11 a.m.90 In reply to my inquiry this morning Ciano informed me definitely that the Rex would not sail and added that I had been right in recommending that the Washington should not plan to enter the Mediterranean.

Phillips
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