800.515/10–1644: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman)
2487. Department understands from your 3944, October 16, that Soviets have not been officially informed respecting public announcement on Allied military mark and suggests for your consideration [Page 844] possibility of informing Soviets in some appropriate way. Articles on military mark had appeared in U.S. and British press and it was therefore felt advisable to issue public announcement quickly. Department also desires that you utilize first suitable occasion to follow up inquiry respecting Soviet plans for use of military currency in Germany.