711. Letter from Johnson to McConaughy1
I have just received a telegram from Geneva saying that Senator Mansfield wants to see me in Geneva on September 20 or 21. I have [Typeset Page 1174] replied that I will, of course, be glad to see him, suggesting the 20th in order that I can return here the morning of the 21st.
I have not followed his views recently, and have only noted in The New York Times his open telegram to the Secretary suggesting that I take up the plane incident in Geneva. However, I presume he will be satisfied the way it was handled through the U.K.
The only purpose of this letter is if there are any special cautions or advice the Department feels I should have before talking with him, I would appreciate having a telegram sent me at Geneva.
As a responsible member of the Foreign Relations Committee I assume that he is fairly well briefed on our policy and that I can talk with him quite freely.
Incidentally, during Senator Long’s recent visit here he did not raise and there was no discussion whatever of my Geneva talks.
Sincerely yours,
Ambassador
- Source: Department of State, Geneva Talks Files, Lot 72D415. Confidential; Official–Informal. Johnson signed the original “Alex.”↩