852.48/1457: Telegram
The Ambassador in Spain (Hayes) to the Secretary of State
Madrid, March 26,
1943—8 p.m.
[Received 11:17 p.m.]
[Received 11:17 p.m.]
728. The following telegram has been sent to Algiers.
49. March 26, 8 p.m. For Murphy. Portuguese Ambassador informed directly by Salazar he is agreeable to evacuation of French through Portugal. Salazar strongly recommends Vila Real port of embarkation. Ambassador says it is a river port, secure and can handle ships up to 5,000 tons. Ambassador would like evacuation of first group of up to 1,500 completed before evacuation of next group undertaken. Repeated to Department and Lisbon.
Hayes