Consideration given by the Department of State to elevating legations of the United States in the Near East to the status of embassies 1
1. For previous documentation regarding the status of the diplomatic missions of the United States in Egypt and Iraq, see Foreign Relations, 1944, vol. v, pp. 3 ff.
[9] Memorandum by the Director of the Office of Near Eastern and African Affairs ( Henderson ) to the Acting Secretary of State ( Grew )
[
Washington
,] July 23, 1945.
741.90G/7–545
[10] The Chargé in Iraq ( Moreland ) to the Secretary of State
Baghdad
, September
12, 1945—6 p.m.
[Received September 12—5 p.m.]
[Received September 12—5 p.m.]
124.90G/9–1245: Telegram
[11] The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Iraq ( Moreland )
Washington
, September
19, 1945—8 p.m.
124.90G/9–1245: Telegram
[12] Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Near Eastern Affairs (Merriam)
[
Washington
,] October 29, 1945.
124.90G6/8–745