740.00119 European War/2426: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Istanbul (Berry)
245. Your telegrams on the situation in Bulgaria have been very helpful. With particular reference to your 224R42 of April 457 it may be useful to emphasize that a month has passed since word was sent to the Bulgarians that representatives of the three principal Allies were prepared to meet a Bulgarian mission in Cairo. The rapid march of events must surely have shown to the Bulgarians the danger of further delay if they hope to escape the full consequences of their share in the Nazi war.
The Department and your office have long been familiar with the Bulgarian argumentation of their predicament. They should be made to see that their ultimate interests would be served if they hasten to take advantage of the opportunity still open.
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