Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, General: The United Nations, Volume I

501.PA/11–545: Telegram

The Secretary of States to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman)

Washington, November 5, 1945—3 p.m.

2280. Benton²² to Harriman. Following cable dated October 31, 1945 received from London:

“Foreign Office official directly concerned with ECO (Educational and Cultural Organization) Conference told us this morning that British and French Embassy in Moscow approached Soviet Foreign Office yesterday and suggested that Russians might wish to reconsider their previous decision and to send delegation to conference. He had no information re Russian reply but will inform us when received. This information will be passed on to MacLeish. Winant.”

Suggest you speak Soviet Foreign Office to same effect if you think advisable. [Benton.]

Byrnes

22. William Benton, Assistant Secretary of State.