Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1942, Europe, Volume II

860D.00/1029: Telegram

The Chargé in Finland (McClintock) to the Secretary of State

Helsinki, December 28, 1942—5 p.m.
[Received 9:03 p.m.]

1275. Chief of Protocol⁸ last night informed me that although annual New Year reception would not be held at President’s Palace on January 1, it was expected that President’s book would be signed by diplomatic representatives and that “pf”⁹ cards would be sent to Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

In view of Japanese tea party on December 8, I am not disposed to send cards to Rangell or Witting unless instructed to do so by you.¹⁰

McClintock

8. R. Hakkarainen.
9. Pro forma.
10. No indication has been found in Department files of instructions sent in this matter.