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The Adviser on Political Relations (Murray) to the Chargé at Tangier (Childs)
Dear Rives: We have been informed by the War Department that certain directions have been given the military personnel at the Legation in Tangier by the Commanding General in the European theater, without consulting either you or the Military Attaché. It has been explained to us that, in view of military requirements for secrecy in the present situation, information on certain matters must be strictly limited to the personnel having an immediate responsibility in the premises.
I hope that, in the event such matters are presented to you through the Military Attaché, you will cooperate fully without question or speculation, even though for the time being it may not be possible to keep you fully informed of the purport of certain actions.
Sincerely yours,