340.1115A/1582a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in France (Matthews)
Washington, November 2,
1940.
676. For Allen of Amcross. State Department in daily conference question repatriation Americans. Pending decision you are authorized to make grants emergency subsistence those willing return America, but Amcross cannot assume continuing support Americans [Page 174] unwilling leave. If you prefer we will place funds in hands of State Department to cover this commitment. Prefer you telephone November 8 or November 11 usual time. Amcross 1345.
Hull