340.1115A/2412a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Switzerland (Huddle)

228. American Interests. As an exception to the provision of Department’s 172 of January 21, you are authorized to refer to the Swiss Government for appropriate action without reference to the Department inquiries concerning the welfare or whereabouts of, or requests for the transmission of appropriate brief messages to, American nationals in enemy territory in cases where their American nationality has been established to your satisfaction.

Hull