Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, General; the British Commonwealth; the Far East, Volume I

701.0090/361a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Switzerland (Harrison)

Washington, June 12, 1942.

1521. Please inform Swiss Foreign Office and ask that Swiss Minister and Grew, Tokyo, be also informed Department regrets state departure exchange vessel Gripsholm delayed account of failure receive Japanese list American nationals coming from China and because Japanese Government refused give safe conduct Gripsholm until June 16. Hope these difficulties will be settled and vessel will proceed on June 17.

Hull