840.48/3213: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Germany (Kirk)

203. Following for Nicholson from American Red Cross:

“Our primary consideration in proceeding with proposed arrangement Polish relief without more definite understanding about observing actual distribution was agreement that supplies would be consigned to Amcross whose delegate would collaoorate closely with Deutschrotkreuz in receiving, allocating and observing on basis our 119 as stated in Embassy’s 2151, November 28.5 Having publicly stated such was agreement, we shall be greatly embarrassed if understanding is not fulfilled. Furthermore we have had considerable difficulty over blockade. British finally released supplies thus far delivered on above understanding and may release two shipments being held at Genoa but inform us hereafter they will not pass further supplies without assurance that our representative will receive them at Cracow and see that they are turned over to Polish agencies for distribution. Davis 249”

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