MEC                                Bern
This telegram must be 
closely paraphrased be-                 Dated July 27,1942
fore being communicated 
to anyone. (SC)                         Rec'd 6:16 p.m.
 
 
Secretary of State,
 
     Washington.
 
     3467, July 27, 6 p.m.      
 
     My 3184, July 8. Same source has obtained 
 
following from informant he considers sure.
 
     Some time prior offensive Russia this summer
 
Germans asked Japs sound out Soviets view separate
 
peace. When Hitler discovered Japs using mission
 
their own advantage administered rebuke and started 
 
offensive. Boris, knowing Hitler interested in 
 
effecting deal with Soviets, sent his brother-in-law 
 
to meet Hitler's personal physician in Switzerland 
 
while he contacted Soviets who showed willingness 
 
to talk. Exchange of views took place In Geneva.
 
No information available how far talks have got but
 
are continuing. Endeavoring confirm. Will report
 
further.    
 
 
WWC                       HARRIS0N