740.00119 European War 1939/2182: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador to the Yugoslav Government in Exile (MacVeagh), at Cairo
7 Yugos. Department’s 6, February 29. In accordance with an agreement reached by the President and the British Prime Minister, after consultation with Moscow, word is being conveyed to the Bulgarians that representatives of the three principal Allies are prepared to meet a fully qualified Bulgarian mission in Cairo.
Should the proposed Bulgarian mission eventually arrive in Cairo with a view to getting into touch with the Allied representatives you are authorized to join your British and Soviet colleagues for the purpose of hearing what the Bulgarians have to say. Their proposal would then be submitted to the three Governments for further consideration.
For your guidance in connection with conversations which you may meanwhile be having with your British and Soviet colleagues it may be noted that question may at some stage arise as to the extent to which the Soviet[s] may desire to participate by reason of the fact that the Soviet Union is not at war with Bulgaria. It is in any case the intention that the Soviet Government should be kept fully informed and have every opportunity to express its views.