740.0011 European War 1939/23436: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Standley) to the Secretary of State

282. I assume that you have full knowledge of the contents and purport of the recent messages between the President and Stalin. I would appreciate receiving any special instructions you may wish to give as to the manner of reporting further developments.14

Standley
  1. By telegram No. 236, August 21, the Secretary of State replied: “With reference to your telegram No. 282 I brought the matter to the attention of the President and he was very responsive.”