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250. Telegram From the Department of State to the Mission at the United Nations

ance of success. FYI . While we do not wish to suggest at this point what steps would be necessary by SYG with respect to activities of UN in Congo, some consideration will undoubtedly have to be given to possibility of placing Tunisian and possibly Nigerian troops along side Ghanaian and UAR troops in Leopoldville, and possibility of providing Dayal with deputies who might give more balance to leadership of UN on ground. End FYI . While you should not seek SYG ’s approval of this approach which he may be reluctant to give, if Hammarskjold indicated interest in working out arrangements along l…