740.00119 Control (Korea)/9–1848: Telegram
The Special Representative in Korea (Muccio) to the Secretary of State
59. Cite Zpol 10933. Reourtel 40, September 15,1 reporting Pyongyang broadcast text letter “Supreme People’s Council” to Soviet and American commands requesting joint troop withdrawal, two Koreans claiming to be messengers People’s Council attempted deliver this letter USAFIK liaison officer Pyongyang September 16. Officer refused accept same because not from Soviet command which is only organization with which he can officially deal. If North Koreans follow action taken similar case year when liaison officer also refused [Page 1306] accept Kim II Sung letter, they may send it as enclosure note from Soviet Army.
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