Office of the Historian

157. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Chile1

Washington, September 24, 1973, 2216Z.

190077. Subject: W/W AmCit Charles Horman. Ref: Santiago 4442, 4529.

1. Department receiving numerous inquiries. Given congressional and other high level interest in this case, would appreciate Embassy redoubling its efforts locate Horman, including possibility he may be detained by Chilean authorities. Request status report ASAP.

Rush

  1. Summary: The Department instructed the Embassy to file a status report on the welfare and whereabouts of Charles Horman.

    Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files, [no film number]. Limited Official Use; Immediate. Drafted by Karkashian in ARA/BC; cleared by Anderson (substance) in SCA/SCS; and approved by Shlaudeman.

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