Spared lives

31 Oct. 1944

Confidential telegram nº 298 from the MNE to the Portuguese Legation in Berlin clarifying that although steps had been taken in Budapest regarding procedures vis-a-vis Jews in general “together with the Nuncio and other neutrals”, “steps taken by each on behalf of its protégés and passports have been on an individual basis. Joint action step recommended in mine 295 would not suit us as some might exceed the limits of prudence and others fall short”.

(AHD – Cipher, Collection Telegrams to Berlin)