390.1115A/333: Telegram
The Minister in Thailand (Grant) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 5—1:16 p.m.]
67. Referring to the Legation’s telegram No. 125, Octohber 17, 6 p.m., and to the Department’s telegram No. 70, October 23, 5 p.m.7 In view of the recent political developments which, as I have indicated in my telegrams, may place Thailand definitely under Japanese domination [Page 400] within the very near future I request telegraphic instructions regarding the advisability of the evacuation of American women and children from this area before it is too late, especially in view of the isolated position of this country and the consequent difficulties of evacuating in the event of a sudden emergency. The British Minister8 and I have held frequent consultations regarding this matter. Our views in this matter coincide. He is requesting instructions from his Government.
Sent to Cavite for repetition to the Department.
- Ibid., pp. 186 and 191.↩
- Sir Josiah Crosby.↩