356. Telegram 1108 from Geneva1
1108. From Johnson.
Ekvall informed by M.A. Bern his orders as now amended expire November 26 and cannot under Army regulations be further extended as TDY. On basis info from Defense arrangements would be made between Department and Defense which would permit him bring family to Geneva, Ekvall had made preliminary arrangements with regard to home and personal property and any change at this time will cause him considerable financial loss.
As Department knows I would be most reluctant be required change interpreters at this time and would not consider it in interest my mission do so. Therefore hope something can promptly be worked out that will enable me retain Ekvall and also resolve his reasonable desire concerning his assignment on an indefinite or long term basis.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/11–955. Official Use Only.↩