701.0090/22: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Switzerland (Harrison)
Washington, May 7, 1942.
1160. Department’s 879, April 7, paragraph 10. Department now informed that Gripsholm cannot leave Sweden before May 25 and will possibly be delayed until May 30. Accordingly vessel will be unable to depart from United States until June 10 to 15 arriving at Lourenço Marques 1 month later. Swiss representatives Par East should be informed urgently and requested to communicate this information to Department’s officers.
Hull