Volume 9 1948~1951


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No. 18 NAI DFA/10/P140

Dearg code telegram from Joseph P. Walshe to Frederick H. Boland (Dublin) (No. 18)

Holy See, 8 March 1948

For B. Extremely glad Minister coming to Rome. I am cancelling Paris plane booking. Minister should come incognito anything like that official visit inappropriate during present great strain and worry of Italian Minister. The Vatican side would work perfectly and visit would be welcome can be carried out very quietly. I am informed every day urgent supreme need is 'funds' know that even a small sum most gratefully received. I am making closer contact with Americans bringing them in touch with my friend.1 What is Minister's idea mentioned in last sentence your telegram 20.2

1 Luigi Gedda.

2 Not printed.