874.00/7–1745: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the United States Representative in Bulgaria (Barnes)
Washington, July 18,
1945—8 p.m.
209. Urtel 367 July 17.8 Question of recognition of ex-satellite Govts and conclusion of peace treaties has been placed on agenda for discussion at Potsdam meeting and your views, which accord with course of action preferred by Dept, have been incorporated in substance in memoranda prepared for use of President and Secretary9 in such discussions.
Meanwhile, pending outcome consideration at that meeting, we think it inadvisable for you to give expression to our position in conversation with Bulgarian political and Govt leaders.
Grew