501.BB Palestine/5–1549: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Legation in Syria
217. Ur 281 May 13 third para. Connection possibility US representations re Israeli-Arab armistice agreements. Dept has worked closely with Bunche and, as in case Deptel 209 May 12, has not instructed US reps make representations until so requested by Bunche. Dept appreciates ur suggestion but view fact Bunche has the responsibility for conduct negots desires that question possibility and timing US representations be handled through prior consultation with him as heretofore.
[Page 1021]View further revision Bunche proposal Dept concurs representation to Syrian Govt present time not desirable.