740.0011 European War 1939/4755: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Vice Consul at Leopoldville (Mallon)
Washington, July
24, 1940—3 p.m.
- 1.
- Consulate at Lagos reports that according to captain of American steamship Zarembo 2 British warships entered Pointe Noire and took over 2 French passenger vessels carrying 650 persons each, including American citizens. Please investigate and report, particularly as to whereabouts of American passengers.
- 2.
- The Department would be glad to have an informal estimate of number of American citizens in Congo or nearby French colonies who might desire to return to the United States if transportation should be made available.
Welles