740.00119 European War 1939/1381: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Standley)
212. 1. We have received a number of reliable reports that the German Government apparently seriously alarmed at rumors of the possibility of a Finnish withdrawal from the war has recently begin to assert strong pressure on the Finnish Government in order to force from the Finns a promise not even to discuss with any foreign government the question of possibilities of a separate peace between Finland and the Soviet Union. You should seek an immediate interview [Page 264] with Molotov and convey to him the above reports for the exclusive information of his Government.
2. At the same time you should carry out the instructions contained in our no. 210, April 9, 5 p.m.