740.00119 EW/11–2545
The Italian Ambassador (Tarchiani) to the Under Secretary of State (Acheson)
My Dear Mr. Acheson: With reference to the kind assurances you gave me in our last conversation16 about the revision of the armistice regime in Italy, I enclose herewith a Note Verbale17 that I have been directed to present in order to thank the Department of State for the official communication of the American initiative on the subject.
I wished to express to you personally my Government’s deep appreciation and my sincerest thanks for the action you have taken in this question that is of such a vital importance for my country.
I am particularly glad that once more the United States Government has taken the initiative on Italy’s behalf and I trust that such an action will bring about that substantial improvement of our status which is so sorely needed by my country and which will render even more profound the feelings of Italy’s gratitude towards the United States.
With my best thanks [etc.]