Office of the Historian

320/8–353: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in India1

confidential
priority
Washington, August 3, 1953—6:26 p.m.

127. Verbatim text. Following is personal and strictly confidential message from Ambassador Lodge to Mme. Pandit:

“For your personal information I am happy to tell you that my Government has decided to support you for the Presidency of the General Assembly if you become a candidate. You know the great importance we attach to this matter and I am most gratified over this additional mark of confidence in you. I am looking forward to close and fruitful cooperation with you during the coming session. Warm regards and greetings.”

Smith
  1. Drafted and signed by Assistant Secretary Murphy. Repeated to USUN and to Seoul, personal for Ambassador Lodge.↩