858.248/9–1844: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Sweden ( Johnson )

1946. Department’s 1939, September 28, 2 p.m. War Department desires that you immediately inform appropriate Swedish authorities that we are agreeable to the release of the 3 German planes mentioned in your 3895, September 26, 10 p.m., against the release of as many American airmen as you can obtain. Please cable urgently as soon as their release has been effected.

Hull