U.S. National Archives
1971-12-14
Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Pakistan
By William Rogers
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Foreign Relations of the United States
Volume X1
South Asia Crisis, 1971
Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 27 INDIA–PAK. Secret; Priority; Exdis. Drafted by U. Alexis Johnson, cleared in the White House by Saunders, and approved by Johnson. Repeated to New Delhi and Calcutta.
Washington, December 14, 1971, 2136Z.
224704. If and when Bangla Desh and or Indian forces occupy Dacca, you should not take any initiative to establish or encourage contact with them beyond that which may be required in emergency situations to protect American lives or to otherwise assure safety of your mission.
Rogers