874.00/8–2845: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Representative in Bulgaria (Barnes)
Washington, August 29,
1945—8 p.m.
282. Urtel 481, Aug. 28. Dept approves proposed departure Dimitrov to Italy with you and is gratified at Bulgarian and Soviet agreement this solution of matter.47 As regards Dimitrov’s subsequently proceeding this country or British territory in Near East, Dept will consult with British after his arrival in Italy.
Byrnes
- Telegram 507, September 5, 11 a.m., from Sofia, reported that “Dimitrov and wife departed without incident for Italy this morning accompanied by Barnes”. (874.00/9–545↩