Roosevelt Papers: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman) to the President 1
Personal and Top Secret for the President from Harriman.
I have communicated to Marshal Stalin through Molotov the date you have selected for the meeting, suggested his extending an invitation to the Prime Minister, and submitted the code name you proposed. The above refers to White House cables Nr 1592 and 1603 January 6 and 7. I have arranged to bring down several Russian speaking American officers to act as interpreters and to assist in dealing with the details of talks with the Russians. I have already informed Molotov that there would be about 100 in your party, which would take into account those coming from Moscow, including General Deane, Admiral Olsen, General Hill, and the special Milepost Planning Staff, General Roberts, Captain Maples, USN, and Colonel Bogart With Molotov’s cordial approval I am planning to go to the Crimea the end of the week just as soon as the Hungarian Armistice [Page 31] is concluded and will then be able to advise you in detail regarding the housing arrangements. The Russians will no doubt provide a first class car for your personal use equipped with bullet proof glass such as is used by Soviet high officials.