894.00/563: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Grew)

25. Unless you perceive objection, please communicate to the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs as from me a message reading as follows:

“On behalf of the American Government and people I assure you of the deep regret with which we have learned of the death of distinguished officials of the Japanese Government and I extend to you our sincere condolences.”

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