Office of the Historian

357.AB/9–551: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in India 1

top secret
priority
Washington, September 6, 1951—11 a. m.

524. Re Kashmir (urtel 852, Sept 5):

Dept agrees your comment wld be advisable for Graham leave when he once becomes convinced there is nothing more to be accomplished in subcontinent. However, in view Ind–Pak comments Dixon left before exhausting all possibilities, we consider advisable Graham not depart until sure adequate time has elapsed without hopeful responses after submission his proposals to GOI–GOP. If Graham asks your opinion this regard, you shld express this view while making clear US not attempting influence him re decision.2

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  1. Repeated as telegram 266 to Karachi and 124 to New York.↩

  2. The following comment was added in telegram 538, to New Delhi, September 6, repeated as telegram 270, to Karachi:

    “Further urtel 852, Sep 5, we believe that report Graham contemplates filing might be ‘interim’ in nature to prevent further freezing of situation. You might discreetly convey this thought to him.

    “FYI we are desirous that Graham consult in NY before making report to SC.” (357.AB/9–551)

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