Immediate. No.861. BRITISH EMBASSY, washi»*dh n.o. September let 1959 In the Dow imminent event Of war between the United Kingdom end Germany,! X have the honour, under instructions from Hie Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, to enquire whether the United States Government weald be good enough to undertake the protection of persons, property and Interests for whose protection His Majesty's Ambassador in Germany and oonsular officers under hie superintendence are normally responsible. Should the United State s Government bo willing to undertake the above charge I am to request that the Unived States diplomatic and consular officers in Germany may be authorised to act accordingly* X have the honour to bo, with the highest consideration, sir, Your Meat obedient, humble servant, The Honourable tOTHtAS. Cordell Hull, Secretary of state of the United States, Washington, D.C. 4 VALM: FRHM: CB: ACEM: MS v