330/7–1850: Telegram
The Ambassador in India (Henderson) to the Secretary of State
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[Received July 18—4:27 p. m.]
137. 1. I delivered Bajpai 9:30 this evening message contained in Deptel 77, July 17. After he had read message, I communicated him orally substance paragraphs 3 and 5 Embtel 113 as authorized in Deptel 78, July 17.1
2. Sir Girja said he would bring message immediately to attention PriMin and it would be discussed tomorrow at committee of cabinet which had already been called for that purpose.
3. I told Bajpai that in view wide speculation and of rumors which are certain to circulate, Department would like to arrange for simultaneous release of exchange as soon as convenient. Bajpai replied that he also would discuss this with PriMin and arrangements would probably be made for release of messages sometime tomorrow evening Delhi time which would mean morning July 19 in Washington. I said I would like at least six or seven hours notice.
4. Bajpai added it was his own personal belief that PriMin’s message of seventeenth should not be published since its contents obviously were not for publication. He would discuss this point however with PriMin before making definite statement with regard to it.
5. Bajpai was obviously disappointed although he did not so express himself.