862.20210/2731
Memorandum by Mr. J. Daniel Hanley, Division of Foreign Activity Correlation 56a
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The Legal Attaché at Santiago has prepared a short memorandum suitable for delivery to the Chilean Government. This short memorandum mentions by name the residence at the address of Kunsemuller57 and states that broadcasts were made from this address and that the occupants of the house are members of a smuggling and espionage group; that they have attempted to foment pro-Axis revolutions in Latin American countries including Chile, and that they have sent espionage agents to other countries. The short memorandum also states that Kunsemuller is the “Pedro” of the German clandestine radio circuit formerly identified as GES-NOI who worked under Ludwig von Bohlen of the German Embassy. The short memorandum also states information concerning Kunsemuller’s background.
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I suggest that Ambassador Bowers be informed immediately that the short memorandum concerning Kunsemuller should be delivered to the Chilean Government and that the more detailed memorandum being prepared, which should not contain any information which might implicate this Government or its representatives, be made available to Señor Garretón, Chief of Investigaciones.58
- Addressed to the Chief and the Assistant Chief of the Division of Foreign Activity Correlation (George A. Gordon and Frederick B. Lyon, respectively), the Acting Chief of the Division of West Coast Affairs (Cecil B. Lyon), and Assistant Secretary of State Adolf A. Berle, Jr.↩
- Guillermo Kunsemuller Rothmann.↩
- This suggestion was carried out by Department’s telegram 176, February 10, 1944, 5 p.m., to Santiago (862.20210/2731).↩