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

711.94114 Supplies/2–1645: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman)

Washington, February 16, 1945—3 p.m.

345. ReDepts 128, January 20. Further shipment of food packages and medicines has been assembled by Amcross³⁸ with a view to early shipment to Vladivostok. Since Soviet Government has now agreed in principle to a second transfer of relief supplies at Nakhodka Bay, it is hoped that Embassy will be able soon to obtain Soviet authorization for this shipment to go forward. In view of the time interval since the last shipment, we are desirous that further supplies be ready for transfer to Japanese vessel as soon as possible after agreement in the matter has been reached between Soviet and Japanese Governments.

Grew

38. American Red Cross.