Office of the Historian

740.00112 European War 1939/5021: Telegram

The Chargé in the United Kingdom (Matthews) to the Secretary of State

London, March 26, 1942—midnight.
[Received March 26—11:30 p.m.]

1458. For Perkins and Stone of B. E. W. from Riefler. Referring to Embassy’s telegram 1457, March 26, midnight, describing arrival in London of Swiss delegation, it is my impression you would desire American participation in discussion on equal basis. If so, please confirm. [Page 378] To take active part Embassy would need instructions on American position along lines of Swiss memorandum in preparation at B. E. W. when I left Washington. [Riefler.]

Matthews