Memorandum of conversation between G.S. Messersmith and Dr. Freisler of the Prussian Ministry of Justice.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Enclosed with No. 303. Discussed the discriminatory treatment received by Americans in German courts; mentioned the many attacks on American citizens in Germany and the fact that only one of the attackers had been brought to trial; for this offense he was fined 50 marks; contrasted this trial with that of the American seaman, Torsten Johnson, who was sentenced to six months in prison for a remark which he probably never made; Freisler seemed concerned and immediately drafted an order to all prosecuting attorneys in Prussia stating that any case involving an attack upon a foreigner should be brought to the attention of the head of the Ministry of Justice.