Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, Asia and the Pacific, Volume VI, Part 2

357.AB/8–1351: Telegram

The Ambassador in India (Henderson) to the Secretary of State

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New Delhi, August 13, 1951—7 p. m.

597. Deptel 358 Aug 11.¹ Graham informed Emb today he does not believe there is any possibility at this time that GOI wld consider any action to secure postponement Kashmir Constituent Assem or commitment that Assembly wld not vote on accession question.

Graham added that he is in particularly delicate phase his discussions and wld not himself wish at this time to sound out attitude GOI toward Assembly questions.

Henderson

1. Telegram 358 to New Delhi, August 11, read as follows: “Dept aware delicacy Graham’s position (especially at this time) in attempting negotiate basis Kashmir demilitarization. Nevertheless, Dept wld appreciate Graham commenting, if he wishes, re possibility postponement Kashmir Constituent Assembly or GOI commitment this Assembly will not vote on accession question. Advise Dept promptly results.” (357.AB/8–1151)