Morris, Leland B., Vienna. To G.S. Messersmith, Washington.
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Received Messersmith's letter of Mar. 17 quoting remarks in report issued by Jewish Telegraph Agency; realized they could concern only himself, [John Heath] Morgan, or [John Hayes] Lord; appends copy of memorandum prepared by Morgan which explains what took place with Mr. [Victor Heine] Bernstein; Morgan a very sane and cautious officer; feels certain Bernstein distorted import of conversation with him; handling newspaper correspondents one of Service's most dreaded burdens; if one tells them nothing, they call one unfriendly and hostile, but if one gives them information to assist them in their work, one always takes a chance; does not feel Morgan to blame for trying to clarify to an American citizen a situation the man had come to study; fault lies with Bernstein for having misused and distorted comments which he knew were confidential and not for publication.