Office of the Historian

774.56/5–1353: Telegram

No. 1164
The Ambassador in Egypt (Caffery) to the Department of State1

secret
Cairo, May 13, 1953—noon.

2424. Personal for Smith from Secretary. In view of situation in Egypt which I am reporting Washington by separate messages do not believe Department should present list of equipment which they may purchase to Egyptian authorities at this time. Suggest you explain Egyptians Washington that matter must be held until my return. While subject this particular equipment did not arise I made it clear here that United States could not furnish Egypt equipment in present tense situation.

Caffery
  1. Repeated to London for the Ambassador as telegram 779.↩