Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The British Commonwealth, The Soviet Union, The Near East and Africa, Volume III

700.00116 M.E./64: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Soviet Union ( Steinhardt ) to the Secretary of State

Moscow , January 15, 1940—6 p.m.
[Received 7:10 p.m.]

59. After 10 days replete with evasions, obstructions, and delays exit visas were finally issued this afternoon to Rassmussen, the Hansons, Millers and Owens. As an example of the tactics employed, Rodman’s exit visa is being withheld by the Soviet authorities pending an extension of his permit to reside in the Soviet Union which has expired since his arrival in Moscow. I hope to be able to obtain Rodman’s exit visa within the next 2 or 3 days.

Steinhardt