Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, General; the United Nations, Volume I, Part 2

560.AL/2–2748: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom

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Washington, February 28, 1948—noon.

690. For Douglas from Clayton and Thorp. Re urtel 726. Feb 25. Dept completely in accord with position stated and action recommended Habana tel 249, Feb 27 repeated to London. Pls proceed discussions with British officials on basis indicated last paragraph Habana tel 249. We leave presentation this position to your judgment.

We are anxious that presentation be made in manner best calculated to avoid antagonism and to minimize effect on our cooperation with British on other issues. Sent London as 690, repeated Habana as 275. [Clayton and Thorp.]

Marshall