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

390.1115A/1368: Telegram

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

Washington , February 20, 1943.

434. American interests—Japan. Your 687, January 29th.¹¹ Department notes internees at Sumire are not permitted to receive foodstuffs sent from the outside or to have visitors. American authorities permit Japanese held as internees or prisoners of war in the United States to receive both parcels of food and visitors. There is no limitation upon the number of parcels that may be received. Each Japanese held by the American authorities may have up to two visitors per month and additional visits are permitted in exceptional circumstances. Swiss should bring the American practice to the attention of the Japanese and request reciprocal treatment.

Hull

11. Not printed.