Foreign Relations of the United States, 1955–1957, Volume III, China, Microfiche Supplement

2. Telegram 312 to Geneva¹

Washington, July 29, 1955, 7:01 p.m.

312. Essential Ambassador Johnson have full freedom telegraphic communications with Department and interested posts during forthcoming Chinese discussions. Following procedures will apply:

Telegrams will be numbered in regular consulate series without external designator but carrying internal caption for or from Johnson.

Outgoing telegrams will be signed Gowen. This will not imply or require consulate concurrence nor should any such telegrams receive any distribution within consulate.

Dulles

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/7–2955. Limited Official Use. Drafted by Kreer (SS).