740.00119 Control (Yugoslavia)/11–2644: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Political Adviser on the Staff of the Supreme Allied; Commander, Mediterranean Theater (Kirk)
481. Reurtel 1510 November 26, 4 p.m.15 Department approves your suggestion that Norden proceed to Belgrade as your representative, accompanied by Constan.16 …
Norden’s detail should be regarded as exploratory in nature and he should be careful not to give the impression that he is establishing the regular mission. Until the relations between the Government at London and the National Liberation Committee have been clarified we consider it necessary that he function on this informal basis. Until he can judge the usefulness of his activities clerical personnel should not be sent in, but such personnel will be assigned if he so recommends after investigation.
It is contemplated that Norden’s primary duties at this stage will be to advise and assist the Swiss authorities in extending needed aid to [Page 1437] American nationals and in protecting American property and other interests.
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