501.BC/6–2747: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom

secret

2784. There appears to be some possibility however faint that Egyptian delegates to Security Council may be disposed enter into direct conversations with Brit in New York during UN proceedings Egyptian complaint.

While we would not wish suggest or imply Brit in any way modify substance their rebuttal, question has arisen our minds whether they have taken foregoing possibility into account and if so and if tone Egyptian complaint permits, Brit might consider it wise to word reply in such manner that atmosphere would be fairly propitious for resumption direct conversations.

In discussing this with Brit you may care reaffirm US has no intention offering mediation dispute.

Marshall