Office of the Historian

684A.85/3–550: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Legation in Jordan

secret
Washington, March 9, 1950—7 p. m.

24. Ur 38 Mar 5 and previous. Dept disappointed by recent developments culminating in setback for King in his efforts bring conversations with Israel to concrete conclusion. If you believe such action wld be helpful, you are authorized convey to King an expression of Dept’s appreciation for efforts he has so far made on behalf peace and stability in Palestine, and of Dept’s hope that King will continue seek agreement. You might refer to President’s msg of encouragement to King sent Deptel 216 Dec 30, 1949.1

In your discretion you are also authorized discreetly to encourage members of Jordan Govt re desirability of continuing conversations with Israelis in effort arrive at satisfactory formula for agreement.

Acheson
  1. This message gave the text of President Truman’s message to King Abdullah; see Foreign Relations, 1949, vol. vi, p. 1564.↩