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Le Ministre résident des Etats-Unis à Berne, H. Rublee, au Président de la Confédération, K. Schenk1

The Undersigned, Minister Resident of the United States, has the honor to inform you that he has acquainted his Governement with the desire expressed by your Excellency, that the Diplomatic & Consular Agents of the United States, in places in which there are no such representatives of Switzerland, might be instructed to extend protection to such citizens of Switzerland as may seek such protection. In reply, I am notified by the Secretary of State of the United States, that Circular instructions, in compliance with the wishes of the Governement of Switzerland, will be addressed to the Ministers & Consular representatives of the United States directing them to extend such protection.