Office of the Historian

236. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom1

Washington, March 29, 1957—4:54 p.m.

6822. Presidential handling. Please deliver following message from the President to Prime Minister Macmillan. Confirm date and time delivery.

“March 29, 1957.

Dear Harold:

I have noted with great interest your decision to release Archbishop Makarios. I know that this entailed great difficulty for you. I earnestly hope that his release will bring about a substantial improvement in the atmosphere relating to Cyprus, with greater prospects for a satisfactory settlement of this problem.

I want you to know that we will do all we can to encourage others concerned to approach the matter in a constructive and conciliatory manner so that the opportunities afforded by this action on your part will not be lost.

With kind regard.

Sincerely,

D.E.”

Dulles
  1. Source: Department of State, Presidential Correspondence: Lot 66 D 204, Eisenhower to Macmillan Correspondence 1957–1958, Vol. II. Secret; Priority.↩