Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The British Commonwealth, Eastern Europe, the Far East, Volume III

701.0090/2414: Telegram

The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State

Bern, October 3, 1943.
[Received October 3—1:54 p.m.]

6171. American interests, Far East repatriation. Foreign Office reports contents Department’s 2292, September 17, reached Swiss Legation, Tokyo, too late permit effective representations Japanese authorities Teia Maru whose departure Shanghai scheduled September 21 left that port September 20.

Swiss also report Department’s 2259 September 14, encountered great delay transmission reaching Swiss Legation, Tokyo, 5 days after departure Teia Maru.

Harrison