Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The Near East and Africa, Volume IV

701.6590H/8: Telegram

The Chargé in Afghanistan (Thayer) to the Secretary of State

Kabul, September 6, 1943—6 p.m.
[Received September 11—11:40 a.m.]

175. In view of possible importance of Italian information regarding Axis intrigues on Soviet and Indian frontiers, please instruct as to whether I should receive Italian Minister⁵⁶ if he should so request as appears likely.⁵⁷ I shall not of course take any initiative in the matter unless so instructed. British Minister is requesting similar instruction.

Thayer

56. Pietro Qnaroni.
57. See section entitled “Overthrow of Fascist Regime in Italy; Italian surrender and recognition as co-belligerent,” vol. ii, pp. 314 ff.