853B.111/12: Telegram
The Consul at Ponta Delgada, Azores (Dawson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 11:24 a.m.]
100. The local Government has ordered that all foreigners without exception whatsoever residing on this island outside the city of Ponta Delgada must establish their place of residence within the area of the city not later than April 4 under penalty of imprisonment or deportation. The Acting Civil Governor has informed me verbally that this [Page 233] measure applies to all those persons registered as American citizens. In the island of São Miguel alone there are 94 such persons and hundreds of others born in the United States who may claim citizenship. There are few citizens of other nations so this order will affect primarily American citizens. The order apparently was issued at the request of the military authorities due to fear of fifth column activities in the event of an invasion attempt.