121.891/8c: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Charge in Iran (Ford)
569. The President has indicated his desire to send to Tehran on special mission Brigadier General Patrick J. Hurley. It is proposed that General Hurley have the title of Special Representative of the President with the rank of Ambassador. At the same time he will be given the temporary rank in the Army of the United States of Major General.
It is proposed that General Hurley proceed to Tehran at once to assist the Legation. He would not take charge of the Legation which would be directed by you. Among General Hurley’s duties, in regard to which appropriate instructions will be sent direct to him, will be those of coordinating the various agencies of the American Government in Iran and of coordinating the activities of those agencies with those of our British and Soviet Russian allies. It is expected that General Hurley would leave Tehran prior to the Minister’s return from leave of absence.
Please inquire whether the proposed mission of General Hurley meets with the approval of the Iranian Government.