740.00119 E.W./9–444
The British Embassy to the Department of State
Memorandum
As soon as the armistice with Bulgaria has been signed His Majesty’s Government consider that it will be necessary to hand to the Bulgarian delegates on the strength of Article 13, a set of instructions for implementing certain of the articles. His Majesty’s Government consider that the following should be included:—
Article 3.
- (a)
- Bulgarian forces and officials to cease at once all communications with any Germans in Greek and Yugoslav territories and, pending withdrawal from these territories, to cooperate with any Allied forces and Partisans operating against the Germans.
- (b)
- All Bulgarian transport authorities to be withdrawn along with other Bulgarian officials.
- (c)
- Immediate and formal cancellation of all legislative and administrative enactments which provided for annexation or incorporation in Bulgaria of Yugoslav or Greek territories (the purpose of (b) and (c) is to meet the desires of the Yugoslav Government but should be made to apply equally to Greece).
Article 6.
The Bulgarian authorities to provide at their own expense adequate food, clothing, and medical services for, and to ensure the welfare of, all Allied prisoners of war and internees pending other arrangements.
Article 10.
The Bulgarian authorities to take immediate steps to safeguard the property of the United Nations and their nationals pending return to the owners.
Article 12.
The Bulgarian authorities to send to a specified place sufficient local currency for the use of the British and American missions for their entry into Bulgaria.
The British Embassy has been instructed to inform the Department of State of the foregoing views of His Majesty’s Government and to enquire whether they are in agreement with them and have any further suggestions.