Musselini was not in Rome when I was there, but was understood te be in   
the Italian Alps on vacation. Ciane left Rome about the time I arrived. The  
Ambassador had inquired if I sheuld be received by Musselini a week later   
when he returned. The answer was, I believe, that it was net then convenient.  
My Italian friends in London and Paris had suggested contact with Mussolini  
and not Ctane, who was reported as violently anti-Jewish and not fully   
friendly toward America. I suggested to the Ambassador that I should net   
create an issue owsr the questien of a visit te Mussolini.
 
 
 
I returned to Flerence the follewing day, February 24th.  The Ambassador  
to Rome, has, I believe, asked your instructions whether he should proceed   
through the usual channel, Ciane, te discuss the subject along the lines   
indicated. I am not aware ef yeur reply.
 
 
 
I left Florence for Monte Carlo en Saturday last, to visit a few friends  
who were there ill. It is likely that Mr. Bullitt will in another telegram   
recite ether incidents which may be of interest.