800.515/1248: Telegram

The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant) to the Secretary of State

4755. From Phillips and Taylor. Our 4692, June 12, 4 p.m. Foreign Office has decided to approach Soviet Government on subject of Austrian schillings through British Ambassador Moscow88 who is [Page 835] being instructed to inform American Ambassador and withhold action until Harriman receives instructions from Department.

British Embassy Washington is being instructed to inform Department fully on the above and to request appropriate instructions be sent Harriman.

Please inform Treasury. [Phillips and Taylor.]

Winant
  1. Sir Archibald Clark Kerr.