123 Timberlake, Clare H./284: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Aden (Timberlake)
40. Department’s telegram December 3 [4], 10 p.m. You are to interpret the instructions sent you as being solely in order that the Department may receive your views and recommendations on the subject mentioned. The Department does not desire you to have any conversations about suggested cooperation with French authorities or any British officials who may at present be in Djibouti. You should return to Aden at the earliest moment possible after obtaining the information necessary upon which to base your recommendations.