July 10, 1950
MEMORANDUM FOR S/S
Mr. Acheson called General Burns late in the afternoon of Sunday, July 9 regarding the Department's telegram commenting on the instructions which the British have sent Ambassador Kelly in Moscow. He told General Burns that our proposed telegram did no more than underline what had already been said in the message to London commenting on the matter in general. The Secretary asked General Burns if he wished to see the telegram commenting on the instructions and the General said he did not think it necessary and did not wish to see it. The Secretary said that we would therefore go on and send it out, to which General Burns agreed.
I understand the telegram has been sent. This memorandum is merely for file.
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