Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The British Commonwealth, The Soviet Union, The Near East and Africa, Volume III

611.6131/598: Telegram

The Chargé in the Soviet Union (Thurston) to the Secretary of State

Moscow, August 6, 1940—11 p.m.
[Received August 7—9:01 a.m.]

979. Embassy’s telegram No. 978, August 6, 10 p.m. An understanding was reached with Mikoyan to the effect that the English and Russian texts shall be considered equally authentic. I left with him a note on the subject reading as follows:

“Mr. People’s Commissar, it is my understanding, which I shall be glad to have you confirm to me that the English and Russian texts of the exchange of notes we have just effected extending the commercial agreement shall be considered equally authentic.

Accept Mr. People’s Commissar the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.”

Mikoyan stated that he will address a note to me tomorrow confirming my understanding in this matter.⁷³

Thurston

73. The Chargé reported the receipt of this confirmation on August 7.