Telegram from Secretary of State Dean Acheson to the United States Embassy in Iran

OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 5 P. INDICATE: COLLECT CHARGE TO CONTROL 9465 SENT TO: AMEMBASSY, TEHRAN - 176 102-23-51 23-D-X Origin NEA FOR HARRIMAN FROM PRES Info: SS I am gratified with the results you have thus far achieved in Iran G DCR in the face of such tremendous difficulties and am most appreciative, Thile we realize that many obstacles still must be removed, the changed atmosphere in Tehran which you have reported during the course of your conversations encourages us to hope that as a result of your efforts a solution may be in sight. You may be assured that we will exert every effort to obtain a favorable response on the part of the British Govt to your recommendations. I want also to express to Ambassador Grady my great appreciation for his own untiring efforts in seeking in every possible way to find a solution to the Iranian problem when none appeared possible, and in Dist. laying the foundation for your discussions. Desired (Offices Only) ACHESON DECLASSIFIED TRUNAR E. O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E) 4-4-2 D_pi. of State letter, PROJECT NLT By NLT- HC NARS a ARCHIVES INATIONAL SERVICE" RECORDS AND the a Drafted by: NEAsGCMcGhee Telegraphic transmission and NEA:GTL:CVEerguson/EJDorszinh classification approved by: Mcühee Clearances: 36 Sec Jary clearedith revisent by teleflone REPRODUCTION FROM THIS