340.1115A/1224: Telegram
The Chargé in Germany (Kirk) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 24—8:50 p.m.]
3139. At request of American Legation at Kaunas on July 10, Embassy requested Foreign Office to facilitate passage American citizens resident in Kaunas in transit through Germany; assurances have been received from Foreign Office that issuance of visas would be facilitated if citizens pass through Germany in groups under leadership of an individual who would hold passports. Group to be accompanied by police officers at expense of United States Government. Transmitting this information to Kaunas suggesting that perhaps expenses of accompanying police officers could be paid with funds raised by group as it is believed no United States funds available in case of individual applicants for visas. Their cases must be first referred to Foreign Office for approval.