125.199/58: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Consul at Seville (Bay)

Your November 20, 9 a.m. In view of continued delay in granting of safe conduct for Chapman’s return to Bilbao, he has been authorized to return to the United States on leave, unless before his departure, probably within a week, such permit is granted. Please report as soon as possible result of action promised by General Queipo de Llano.

Hull