340.1115A/1053a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Germany (Heath)
1816. For Gordon from Long. Summarizing telephone conversation. First, American citizens may be evacuated singly, in groups or en masse. Second, Department expects The Hague to make arrangements possibly with the cooperation of Berlin. Third, if the evacuation is not completed before you may leave The Hague the Consulate can complete the arrangements. Fourth, visas to be granted sparingly to dependent children or husband and wife only. Fifth, telegraphic requests for individual applications for financial relief should be made by telegraph as advised in former telegram for authorization by Department before loan is granted. Sixth, you will be very careful about extension of visa privilege as per circular telegram which should have been received by you before now which left Department Saturday, June 29.16 Seventh, route through Switzerland and Southern France approved if practicable. [Long.]