740.00119 PW/5–1145: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Sweden (Johnson)
879. It is not clear from your telegram (1748, May 11, 1 p.m.) to what extent the Legation has indicated an interest in these discussions. As the American policy is not even to consider any terms short of unconditional surrender, it is extremely important that the Legation give no impression even to the Swedes that it has taken any initiative [Page 481] in the matter or that it would be interested in transmitting to this government information regarding any offer except one of unconditional surrender. Please report any further conversations with your contact.