Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, Europe, Volume IV

740.00119 Control (Italy)/9–2545: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to Mr. Alexander C. Kirk, Political Adviser to the Supreme Allied Commander, Mediterranean Theater, at Caserta

Washington, September 28, 1945—9 p.m.

861. Urtel 3692, Sept. 25.⁶⁶ Dept. has informed War Dept. that we favor return to Italy administration of all northern provinces except Bolzano, decision on which pending Secretary’s return and that we agree to retention AMG in Udine provided statement made of reasons therefor. It is understood reply is now being cleared with British.

Acheson

66. Not printed.