851G.00R/5–2050: Telegram
The Ambassador in France (Bruce) to the Secretary of State
2411. Following is text of letter I am writing Pignon May 22:1
“Confidential Dear Mr. High Commissioner: In connection with the identical letters dated May 22, 1950, addressed by the American Chargé d’Affaires at Saigon to the Chiefs of State of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, and by myself to the President of the French Union, informing them of [the intent of] my government to initiate a program of economic aid for the three associated states, I am glad to confirm understanding reached during your recent visit in Paris that members American economic mission to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, will, at all times, remain in contact with you on matters relating to aid to the associated states.”
Department pass Saigon. Sent Saigon 113 repeated information Department 2411.
- Telegram 2520 from Paris, May 25, read as follows: “Letter to Pignon dated May 24, text as contained Embtel 2411, Saigon 113, delivered his Paris office today with copy to FonOff.” (851G.00R/5–2550)↩