Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Near East and Africa, Volume VIII

760H.68/10–345: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the American Representative in Albania (Jacobs)

Washington, October 17, 1945—3 p.m.

100. Athens’ 1119 Oct 3 sent to Dept and repeated to Tirana for information. Reference is made to Greek FonOff note regarding Greek hostages allegedly held in Albanian concentration camp at Lesh. Dept would like you to report in this connection any further information which may have come to your attention since your last report (your despatch 87 Sep 7⁸⁶) and any pertinent evidence which you may be able to obtain by investigation or through trustworthy sources without embarrassing Mission in any way.⁸⁷

Sent to Tirana; repeated to Athens.

Byrnes

86. Not printed.
87. In his telegram 218, December 7, 1945, 4 p.m., Mr. Jacobs reported: “Deptel 100, October 17, 3 p.m. Unable obtain additional information concerning Greek hostages allegedly held Albanian concentration camp but will continue efforts. Repeated to Athens as 7.” (760H.68/12–745)