740.00119 E.W./10–1144: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman)
2431. The Department approves the agreement reported in your 3901 October 11 regarding the withdrawal of Bulgarian troops from Greek and Yugoslav territory as a precondition for the opening of armistice discussions.
With a view to making the appropriate arrangements for the American representation on the joint military mission, the Department will appreciate receiving any information that you may be able to obtain with respect to the Soviet and British plans regarding the size of their contingents on such mission, the respective ranks of the various members and the time and manner of their entry into Bulgaria.
Sent to Moscow, repeated to London.