MEV (Moscow) This telegram must be closely Kuibyshev paraphrased before being communicated to anyone. (SC) Dated December 17, 1941 Rec'd.. 10:36 a.m., 18th Secretary of State, Washington. 2075, DECEMBER 17, 9 p.m. (SECTION ONE) Department's 1289, December, 9 p.m. One. The counselor of the British Embassy states that he believes Eden and Cripps will remain in Moscow for several days. I informed him of the reason for my inquiry. Two. I plan to leave in the morning by air, taking Edwin Smith with me and sets of the (?)-l and D-1 codes, of which sets I also will remain in Kuibyshsv. Three. I informed Vyshinski this evening of the purpose of my visit to. After requesting me to Explain which I regarded my mission as "observor" to signify THURSTON WSB |