Office of the Historian

859.85/553: Telegram

The Chargé in Denmark (Perkins) to the Secretary of State

Copenhagen, April 2, 1941—noon.
[Received April 2—9:32 a.m.]

101. Legation’s telegram No. 99, April 1, 4 p.m.42 After a conference between Danish officials concerned and shipowners, telegraphic instructions were sent by the latter to their agents in the United States to refrain or withdraw from any negotiations regarding operation of the Danish vessels. It is to be assumed that Danish officials were acting under German pressure.

Danish private reaction toward American measures is believed to be favorable.

Perkins
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