874.00/8–2845: Telegram
The United States Representative in Bulgaria (Barnes) to the Secretary of State
[Received 11:40 a.m.]
481. ReDeptel 222, July 27. Now that election situation has been cleared up for time being anticipate settlement of Dimitrov case within next few days. Dimitrov insists that it would not be safe for him to remain in country and I agree. Prime Minister and Minister Foreign Affairs also think this best solution and have persuaded General Biryusov to consent to departure (tentative plan is that he [Page 314] shall depart with me on Sept 5, please see my 48246) for Caserta, proceeding later from Italy to US or British-controlled territory in Near East. He will travel on Bulgarian passport. What are Dept’s views?
- August 28, not printed; in it Mr. Barnes requested a brief period of leave (123 Barnes, Maynard B./8–2845).↩