EAS-371
 
This telegraph must be closely paraphrased before being communicated to
anyone. (SECRET)
 
 
London
 
Dated March 29, 1945
 
Rec'd 9:05 p.m.
 
 
Secretary of State, Washington.
 
 
US URGENT
 
3278, March 29, 9 p.m.
 
FOR THE SECRETARY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY DUNN AND MR. MATTHEWS.
 
 
Special German series 2.
 
I want to keep you fully abreast of the work of the Committee on
Dismemberment of Germany, which was set up by decision of the Yalta
Conference.  It is now possible to summarize the initial phase of the
Committee's proceedings.
 
 
In order to fscilitate handling, I shall label my telegrams on this
potentially explosive subject as "special German Series" and address
them as above.  In London these matters will be handled by me
personally, with Mosely's assistance.  For the purpose of numbering, my
1852, February 22, 8 p.m., should be considered as "Special German