711.94114A/8–2545: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State
Bern, August
25, 1945—2 p.m.
[Received 5:10 p.m.]
[Received 5:10 p.m.]
4002. Legation’s 3349, June 28; 3750, August 1. Foreign Office note August 24 states, according telegram August 17 from Gorgé, despite repeated efforts only able visit two POW camps this year. Adds principal reason without doubt reluctance Japanese authorities permit inspectors travel bombed regions.
However POW Bureau Japanese Foreign Office has sent Legation numerous lists POWs and deceased. During July Legation received 39 lists bearing total 3776 names.
Harrison