740.0011 (E. W.)/11–742: Telegram
Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, to the Consul General at Algiers (Cole)44
No. M–36. For Murphy from Handy. Inform Flagpole that his decision as to which of two methods to use outlined in your No. 35 November 4 must be governed by his judgement. He must advise us at once so that we can inform Eisenhower as to what to expect. Eisenhower is prepared for any eventuality, but desires earnestly to avoid combat with French forces or any part thereof.
Inform Flagpole that arrangements are made to meet Kingpin night of 5/6 November at 11 p.m. Kingpin is being notified by Eisenhower. [Handy.]
- Copy supplied by the Office of the Secretary of Defense under cover of letter of September 7, 1960.↩