269. Telegram From the Embassy in Egypt to the Department of State1
448. For Allen. Have not reported to any extent on activities of Elmore Jackson as Tel Aviv’s cables gave good picture of his efforts. Nevertheless, wish Department to know feel he has made considerable contribution, and as such is an exception to my general thinking that individuals privately operating in such capacity usually do more harm than good. Am certain he was helpful in keeping things from getting out of hand on crisis on border week before last. Also feel from long range point of view he may have been able re-establish some small degree of mutual confidence between Nasser and Sharrett which unfortunately has apparently been completely lacking.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 674.84A/9–1255. Secret. Received at 2:53 p.m. Repeated to Tel Aviv.↩