840.70/10–2744: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in the United Kingdom (Gallman)
9074. For EITO Delegation. The Department wishes to emphasize the importance of questions raised in its 9033, October 28, midnight, and the necessity of the most comprehensive and considered replies that you can furnish.
In view of the Soviet’s position indicated in Embassy’s 9258, October 27, 9316, October 28 and preceding telegrams and the far reaching consequences of the decision to be reached, the Department would wish to consult other interested agencies such as the War Department. Therefore it may be 10 days after receipt “of the agreed statement” and your replies, before the Department will be in a position to give you further instructions.
Accordingly, you might suggest to your British and Soviet colleagues that the Main Committee be recessed for an appropriate period.