125.351/10–2549: Telegram
The Ambassador in Korea (Muccio) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 25—4:42 a. m.]
1323. From Paddock: Reference last paragraph Deptel 898, October 24 to Seoul.85 I sent plain language telegram October 21 from Dairen through usual Soviet Consulate General channel, saying we embarking that day. Soon as ship left harbor, I sent telegram to American Embassy, Seoul, to relay to Department (radio operator said this fastest method) stating we had embarked without difficulties and requesting Department notify interested posts Consulate closed as of October 21. Now find Embassy never received this telegram. [Paddock.]
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