Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, General; the British Commonwealth; the Far East, Volume I

701.0090/127: Telegram

The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State

Bern, May 23, 1942.
[Received May 23—12:42 p.m.]

2252. American interests—Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Repatriation non-officials. Department’s 1317, 21st, 1321, 22d, Legation 2210, 22d.⁹⁷ Swiss Legation, Berlin, telephones that in view sailing Gripsholm postponed May 28, German authorities are of opinion that it will be possible embark at Göteborg on that vessel American non-officials Sweden and Finland desiring repatriation. According figures Swiss Legation, Berlin, there are in Sweden desirous repatriation Gripsholm 71 American citizens and 11 accompanying non-American relatives and in Finland 96 American citizens and 10 accompanying non-American relatives.

German authorities have assured Swiss Legation, Berlin, that American citizens, Norway and Denmark, desiring repatriation will be transported Lisbon in time for second westbound voyage Drottningholm.

Repeated Stockholm.

Harrison

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