Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, The Conference of Berlin (The Potsdam Conference), 1945, Volume I

740.00119 E. W./7–1145: Telegram

No. 208
The Representative on the Allied Commission on Reparations (Pauley) to the Secretary of State ¹

secret
urgent

Moscow, July 11, 1945—7 p.m.

2516. From Pauley to SecState.

Have received a copy of Harriman’s communication to Molotov² listing 6 items which it is indicated the President may wish to raise for discussion at forthcoming meeting of the Big Three. I am strongly of the opinion that the topic “reparations” should be added to this agenda. Will appreciate your advising the President immediately of my views.

1. Sent over the signature of Harriman. Sent to Washington; relayed to Byrnes, then at sea, in telegram No. 14 of July 11 (file No. 740.00119 (Potsdam)/8–645).
2. See document No. 189, footnote 1.