123 Klieforth, Alfred W.: Telegram
The Chargé in Czechoslovakia (Klieforth) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 28—2:52 p.m.]
41. My 40, June 25. Dr. Skalicky, Chief of Protocol of Zecho Foreign Office [called on me?] this afternoon and delivered following signed letter dated June 25 from Dr. Stransky, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs.
“With reference to your call this morning concerning the most regrettable incident of which you personally became victim on 20th June, I have the honor to present on behalf of my Govt a deep apology to you and to the Govt of the US.
I may add that the necessary steps have been taken both through the local authorities and through the Embassy of USSR with a view to have [having?] the matter investigated and the guilty persons punished.”
The Foreign Office spokesman added that the Czech report of the incident agreed fully with my account.