Office of the Historian

123 Kennan, George F.: Telegram

No. 527
The Ambassador to the Soviet Union (Kennan) to the Department of State1

confidential
Geneva, October 4, 1952—10 p.m.

230. Deptel 273.2 Bohlen and I have consulted and have arrived at fol conclusions: It would probably not be desirable for me to remain for any prolonged period of time in Bonn or even for period of some weeks. However, I shall need some days after family arrives in Ger in order to consult with Mrs. Kennan and arrange family matters. Bonn would seem most convenient center for this purpose. After lapse of few days I could then proceed Washn alone or with family or carry out any other instrs Dept may have for me. Bohlen will bring detailed considerations that have entered into this conclusion.

  1. Transmitted through the facilities of the Consulate General in Geneva, where Kennan was visiting.↩

  2. Dated Oct. 3, it reads:

    “In order to make sure that there wld be no complications in Germany, suggest you discuss with Bohlen and Donnelly proposal that you mentioned to Bruce on telephone for taking house in Bonn for a few weeks.” (123 Kennan, George F.)

    In telegram 227 from Geneva, Oct. 4, Kennan replied that he would discuss the matter of a temporary residence in Germany with Bohlen and Donnelly. Kennan explained that he wished to complete a certain amount of reporting on Russian matters, including the upcoming Party Congress, before turning to other work. (123 Kennan, George F.)

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