851B.01/10a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Vice Consul at Martinique (Blocker)
Rear Admiral John W. Greenslade, United States Navy, has been designated to undertake for this Government certain highly confidential negotiations with Vice Admiral Robert and other French naval authorities in Martinique. He will carry instructions from the Navy Department in this regard which have been approved by this Department, and will maintain close liaison with you.
Arrangements have been made with the French Naval Attaché in Washington, Captain Benech, for Rear Admiral Greenslade, who will arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by Pan Air plane Sunday, August 4, to proceed from San Juan to Fort de France by naval patrol plane. The Admiral will carry with him only civilian clothes.
You are requested to inform the French authorities in confidence of the Admiral’s arrival and to confirm the above arrangements. Please extend to Admiral Greenslade any assistance which he may require as respects office space, clerical assistance, et cetera.