[Hand written:] Copy of Capt. Safford's digest, with missing numbers supplied: 1 copy to Safford. 1 copy to Corderman.
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
#Mar. 13 | A _____ | 15306 | Hsinking #58 | Foreign PropagandaConference. |
#Mar. 13 | N 1472 | 15351 | Tokyo 216 | Japanese-Russian Cooperation. |
#Mar. 13 | A 1479 | 15330 | Tokyo 222 | Get the Russians to accept the Ribbentrop proposal. |
Mar. 14 | A _____ | 15341 & 15342 |
Hsinking #59 | Propaganda towards the South Seas. |
Mar. 18 | A 1540 | 15425 | Tokyo 126 | Put Terazaki in charge ofinformation and propaganda. |
#Mar. 18 | A _____ | 15421 | Tokyo 276 | Southern Advance. |
#Mar. 19 | A 1572 | 15455 | Moscow #5 | German-Soviet Relations: change in. |
*Mar. 21 | A _____ | 15550 to 15555 |
Tokyo #40 | Trade-agreement between Japan and USSR. |
**Mar. 22 | A _____ | _____ | _____ | SIS Memorandum predicting German attack on Russia. (Memo not available.) Given to State Dept. |
#Mar. 22 | A 1654 | 15621 | Tokyo #81 | Secure intelligences by bribe. |
#Mar. 25 | N 1662 | 15656 | Tokyo 286 | Dinner with AdmiralRaeder. |
*Mar. 29 | A 1748 | 15749 | Berlin 308 | Germany plans to attack Russia. It is necessary for Japan to attack Singapore. |
DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
#Apr. 3 | A 1806 | 15900 | Berlin #56 | German preparations for war with Russia. |
#Apr. 4 | A 1826 | 15936 | do | do |
#Apr. 3 | N 1829 | 15945 | Batavia 142 | Military campaign in the lowlands. |
Apr. 5 | N 1842 | 15976 | Honolulu #43 | Typical Honolulu Spy Report. |
*Apr. 18 | N 2066 | 16409 | Wash. 230 | "As a result of the Japanese-Soviet Neutrality Pact, Japan is at last free to use force in this area (Southwest Pacific)." |
#Apr. 19 | N 2099 | 16455 | Tokyo 171 | "Our Southward Move would be halted." |
#Apr. 29 | A 2251 | 16741 | Wash. 253 | "It is truly a marvelous thing that-our relations with Moscow have been adjusted." |
*Apr. 30 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-32 | Early intentions of Germany to attack Russia. |
***Most Important.
**Very Important.
*Important.
Unmarked - Normal.
#Supplementary.
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
#May 9 | N 2452 | 17089 | Tokyo 202 | "I am most anxious to see the United States discontinue its policy of aiding Chiang Kai-shek." |
#May 13 | A 2509 | 17161 | Tokyo 396 | "Advise the President to counsel Chiang Kai-shek to respond to Japanese peace overtures." |
#May 13 | N 2513 | 17263 | Tokyo 216 | Transmit #217 to the Secretary of State without delay. (Precedent for Tokyo #901 and & 902, 6 Dec. 1941.) |
#May 13 | NQ 2514 | 17264 | Tokyo 217 | The U.S. Govt. agree to advise Chiang Kai-shek to enter into direct negotiations with Japan. |
#May 15 | N 2549 | 17272 | Wash. 299 | Japan has absolutely no aggressive ambitions in the southern area. (!). |
#May 16 | N 2562 | 17305 | Tokyo 230 | Our request that the United States stay out of the war. |
#May 21 | N 2619 | 17423 | Wash. 320 | Japanese southward expansion. |
**May 22 | N 2643 | 17473 | Berlin 569 | "Our dreams of southward expansion..."
"To further bolster the spirit of the Tripartite Pact." |
May 26 | A 2675 | 17536 | Tokyo 440 | Wire real intentions of the German Govt. |
DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
#June 3 | A 2791 | 17741 | Rome | The German Govt. has recently completed all preparations for attacking Soviet Russia. |
#June 14 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-1 | German Plans to attacks Russia. |
#June 16 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-9 | Crisis in German-Soviet relations. |
#June 16 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-10 | Japanese-United States negotiations. |
#June 17 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-15 | German-Soviet crisis. Prediction of surprise German attack. |
#June 27 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-26 | Japanese attitude toward Soviet-German crisis. "It will be well for the Imperial Govt. to assume a very prudent attitude in respect to this German-Soviet war." |
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
#July 7 | A ____ | _____ | I.B. 1-155 | "The Jap Govt.-do not at present feel compelled to modify their policy towards the USSR." (JD 3461) |
#July 9 | A ____ | 19126-19128 | I.B. 1-157 | Plans for utilizing American negroes for espionage and sabotage. (JD 3490) |
#July 9 | N 3515 | 19197 | Wash. 463 | "If we are definitely determined to make a military stroke southward." |
#July 10 | A ____ | _____ | I.B. 1-158 | Comments and paraphrase of JD 3515. [Note: MID missed the point completely.] |
*July 24 | A ____ | _____ | _____ | Memo to Naval Aide to the President re withdrawal of Jap merchant vessels from the Atlantic Ocean. |
DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
*Aug. 4 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-1 | Jap Decisions at Imperial Conference, July 2, 1941-to break British-American encirclement and arm for all-out war. |
#Aug. 9 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-4 | Preparations for the southward advance shall be reenforced. |
#Aug. 10 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-5 | The belief of Ambassador Oshima is discounted by the Tokyo Government belief that the war will continue into next year, with the Russians holding in Siberia. |
#Aug. 16 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-9 | Nomura's estimate of U.S. Policy. (U.S. is determined to take drastic action to counter further attempts at Japanese expansion.) |
*Aug. 28 | N 4814 | 21575 | Berlin 1066 | The German-Soviet war as described by Marshal Keitel (Germany conquering Russia.) |
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
#Sept 4 | A 4929 | 21784 & 21785 |
Rome 556 | Essential to carry out boldly at this time our policy of southward advance. |
#Sept 4 | A 4940 | 21790 | Tokyo 528 | U.S.-Japan Negotiations-See JD; 4941. |
*Sept 4 | A 4941 | 21786- 21788 |
Tokyo 529 | Japanese Draft Proposal of Sept. 6, 1941. (Japan demands conditions that the U.S. cannot possibly agree to.) |
#Sept 19 | N 5234 | 22377 | Shanghai 808 | "Japan's war preparations against the Soviet." |
*Sept 22 | A 5360 | 22550 | Tokyo 590 | Basic terms of peace between Japan and China. (Jap troops in China & Recognition of Manchukuo.) |
#Sept 23 | A 5381 | 22588 | Berlin 1161 | I repeatedly requested-our Government's real national policy. |
**Sept 26 | N 5438 | 22748 | Tokyo 595 | Japanese Proposal of Sept. 25, 1941 (submitted to State Dept. on Sept. 27, 1941). (Amplifies the Note of Sept. 6th (JD 4941) and attempts to force the U.S. to relinquish its position. It is apparent that the negotiations are getting nowhere and that the Japanese believe that the U.S. will back down or resort to appeasement if they put up a determined front.) |
#Sept 26 | A 5441 | 22753 | Tokyo 597 | Nomura is bawled-out. |
#Sept 27 | A 5464 | 22787 | Wash. 852 | Nomura apologizes. |
Sept 30 | A 5510 | 22870 | Tokyo 614 | This whole matter concerns the China Incident and the South Seas question. |
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
*Oct. 2 | A 5598 | 22987 | Wash. 881 | Interview with Adm. Stark. "The Admiral stated that if the United States fights a two-ocean war she will have to defend herself in the Pacific." |
#Oct. 3 | N 5593 | 23034 | Wash. 869 | Relations of Terasaki (First Sec'y.) and Schmidt (spy). |
#Oct. 6 | A 5640 | 23114 | Wash. 901 | Nomura sounds a warning against further aggression. |
#Oct. 7 | N 5650 | 23162 | Wash. 880 | Nomura advises caution: "After Japan has had time to evaluate the results let her determine her course." |
#Oct. 7 | N 5661 | 23166 | Wash. 894 | Nomura submits his humble opinion: "The only remaining problem is that concerning the evacuating of our troops (from China)." |
#Oct. 8 | A 5693 | 23220 | Tokyo 647 | The internal situation here-would not permit further delay. |
Oct. 9 | N 5696 | 23260 | Tokyo #83 | Area designations in Pearl Harbor (for spy reports). |
Oct. 10 | N 5730 | 23312 | Honolulu #41 | Dock & Mooring designations in Pearl Harbor (for spy reports). |
#Oct. 10 | N 5738 | 23318 | Harbin 129 | Promise of American aid to Russia. |
#Oct. 13 | N 5779 | 23421 | Tokyo 658 | "The situation at home is fast approaching a crisis." |
#Oct. 13 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-9 | Crisis in Japan (see JD 5779). |
*Oct. 15 | N 5838 | 23513 | Berlin 1237 | Ambassador Oshima urges Japan attack Russia-"at the time of the fall of Moscow"-and adds "It is absolutely essential for us to make sure of the resources and markets of the south." |
*Oct. 16 | N ____ | _____ | GZ-10 | Kramer's Memo to CNO with paraphrase of JD #5838. |
#Oct. 16 | A 5854 | 23570 | Wash. 943 | Interview with Adm. Turner. (Withdrawal of Jap troops from China. |
#Oct. 15 | A 5854 | 23516 | do | do |
#Oct. 16 | N 5888 | 23622 | Berlin 1236 | Protest on Domei editorial. |
Oct. 17 | N 5898 | 23629 | Rome 661 | Evacuation of Japanese merchants from Europe. |
#Oct. 17 | A 5901 | 23631 | Tokyo 671 | German pressure on Japan. |
#Oct. 18 | N 5919 | 23677 | Rome 664 | "My (Paulucci's) personal opinion is that Japan should strike at the Soviet Union immediately." |
Oct. 18 | N 5923 | 23677 | Tokyo 682 | Resignation of Jap cabinet. |
Oct. 20 | A 5941 | 23715 | Wash. 959 | Conversation between Terazaki and Adm. Turner. |
Oct. 23 | A 6017 | 23859 | Wash. ___ | Nomura submits his resignation. "I don't want to continue this hypocritical existence deceiving [6] other people...As a man of honor this is the only way open to me." (This is why Kurusu was sent.) |
Oct. 27 | A 6084 | 23996 | Wash. 989 | "The Chief of Staff has sent the Military Attache some secret advice. Is this the future policy of the Government." |
Oct. 28 | A 6116 | 24046 | Shanghai 361 | "At the time of a Japanese advance to the North." |
Oct. 26 | N 6118 | 24070 | Mex. City 422 | Sec'y. Knox's statement that there would be imminent action in the Far East. |
*Oct. 28 | N 6138 | 24125 | Tokyo 674 | Japanese nationals evacuating the N. E. I. |
Oct. 30 | 6175 | 24192 | Wash. 1004 | Talk with Adm. Pratt-"Stark cannot be said to be a 'strong' individual, Admiral Pratt said." |
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
Nov. 1 | N 6204 | 24249 | Hsinking 697 | Border clash. "Let the matter be forgotten. |
Nov. 4 | N 6238 | 24322 | Tokyo 343 | Japanese nationals evacuating the Philippine. |
*Nov. 4 | A 6248 | 24330 | Tokyo 725 | Counter proposals will be given in #726 & 727. Conditions both within and without our Empire are so tense that no longer is procrastination possible. This is our last effort. The success or failure of the pending discussions will have an immense effect on the destiny of the Empire of Japan. |
*Nov. 4 | A 6249 | 24334- 24337 |
Tokyo 726 | Proposal "A"-Submitted in Part to State Dept. on Nov. 7, 1941. "How hard have we fought in China for four years. What tremendous sacrifices have we made. They must know this...In any case, our internal situation also makes it impossible for us to make any further compromise." |
Nov. 4 | A 6250 | 24338 | Tokyo 727 | Proposal "B"-Never submitted. "A last effort to prevent something happening." |
#Nov. 4 | A 6251 | 24339 | Tokyo 730 | "Ambassador Kurusu is leaving by clipper on the 7th. He is carrying no additional instructions(!)" |
**Nov. 5 | N 6254 | 24373 | Tokyo 736 | It is absolutely necessary that all arrangements for the signing of this agreement be completed by the 25th of this month. (Of utmost secrecy.) |
#Nov. 5 | N 6275 | 24386 | Tokyo 734 | Ambassador Kurusu left the 5th for (Shanghai(?)). |
#Nov. 6 | A 6302 | 24439 | Tokyo 739 | We are sending Ambassador Kurusu to show our Empire's sincerety...To make it sound good we are telling the public...Both the Army and Navy are pleased. (Note: See JD #6017.) |
Nov. 7 | N 6320 | 24479 | Wash. 1040 | There is danger that America will see through our condition. If we have made up our minds to a final course of action it would be the part of wisdom to keep still about it. |
Nov. 8 [8] |
N 6335 | 24533 | Manila 722 | Spy report on U.S. aircraft in the Philippines and analysis. (Note: This is why we did not worry too much over Japanese espionage.) |
Nov. 12 | N | _____ | _______ | "Dissemination to White House." (This memorandum in Kramer's handwriting records reasons for giving original translations to Pres. Roosevelt (& Sec'y. Hull) after Nov. 12, 1941. Prior to that time Memoranda forwarding Paraphrases of important messages had been furnished.) |
*Nov. 12 | N 6415 | 24373 | Tokyo 762 | The United States is still no full aware of the exceedingly criticalness of the situation here. The date set in message #736 is a definite deadline. The situation is nearing a climax...time indeed becoming short. |
#Nov. 12 | N 6416 | 24654 | Tokyo 763 | Germany putting pressure on Japan to get tough with the U.S. |
Nov. 17 | A 6540 | 24853 | Hsinking #1 | Umetsu to Kurusu (Nov. 6, 1941.) |
*Nov. 17 | A 6541 | 24854 | Hsinking #2 (Appended to #1). | Manchukuo-Soviet Relations. (It would be impossible for us to fight the Soviet Union unless something unforeseen happens. The Kwangtung military command is restraining the forces there from any rash action. The Soviet is also endeavoring not to antagonize our country. |
*Nov. 17 | A 6542 | 24856 | Hsinking #3 (Appended to #1). | Estimate of the Russo-German War. (The foundations of the Stalin regime are very firmly fixed. The outlook for any early close to hostilities in Europe is fading.) |
**Nov. 17 & 22 [9] |
A 6553 | 24877, 24857 & 25139 |
Wash. 1090 | Nomura's swan song (Nov. 14, 1941.) (The policy of the American Govt. in the Pacific is to stop any further moves on our part, either southward or northward. They are contriving by every possible means to prepare for actual warfare. It is not their intention to repeat the Munich Conference. The apex of German victories has been passed. The United States would not favor us at the sacrifice of China: This war will be long, and whoever can hold out till the end will be the victors. I would like to caution patience for one or two months to get a clear view of the world situation. This would be the best plan. |
Nov. 17 | A 6638 | 24878 | Tokyo ___ | Reply to Nomura. (The fate of our Empire hangs by a slender thread of a few days. I set the deadline. There will be no change.) |
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
*Nov. 22 | A 6710 | 25138 | Tokyo 812 | There are reasons beyond your ability to guess why we wanted to settle Japanese-American relations by the 25th, but if the signing can be completed by the 29th, we have decided to wait until that date. This time we mean it that the deadline absolutely cannot be changed. After that things are automatically going to happen. |
Nov. 24 | N 6731 | 25171 | Tokyo 969 | We would welcome peace between Germany and the Soviet Union. |
#Nov. 24 | A 6737 | 25174 | Wash. 1148 | Continue your efforts in guiding newspaper opinion. |
*Nov. 24 | A 6744 | 25178 | Tokyo 823 | The time limit set in my #812 is in Tokyo time. (See JD #6710.) |
Nov. 26 | A 6801 | 25322 | Tokyo 2319 | Should negotiations collapse...we will completely destroy British and American power in China. Keep absolutely quiet the existence of these decisions. (Circular to China Net-Nov. 14, 1941.) |
#Nov. 26 | A 6841 | 25344 | Tokyo 836 | Telephone Code (see JD 6890). |
Nov. 26 | N 6850 | 25392 | Tokyo 2354 | Winds Code-Morse (Nov. 19, 1941-J19). |
*Nov. 28 | N 6875 | 25432 | Tokyo 2353 | Winds Code-Voice (Nov. 19, 1941-J19). |
______ | ______ | ______ | Appended to JD 6875 | (Singapore version of the Winds Code. (N.E.I. (Thorpe) version of the Winds Code. (N.E.I. (Foote) version of the Winds Code. Japan-U.S.=East Wind Rain. Japan-U.S.S.R.=North Wind Cloudy. Japan-British=West Wind Clear (including N.E.I.) |
Nov. 28 | N 6890 | 25443 | _____ | Washington-Tokyo Telephone Conversation Nov. 27, 1941 (2327-2334 E.S.T.)-The south, southward matter. A crisis does appear imminent. Regarding negotiations-do not break them off. We have a crisis o hand the Army is champing at the bit. [Note: This was only telephone conversation of any importance.] (See JD 6841.) |
#Nov. 26 [10] |
A 6891 6896 |
25435 & 25436 |
Wash. 1180 | Our failure and humiliation are complete. |
#Nov. 28 | A 6892 | 25437 | Wash. 1181 | It is better to wire urgent news than to phone it. |
*Nov. 28 | A 6898 | 25445 | Tokyo 844 | The United States has gone ahead and presented this humiliating proposal (of Nov. 26th). Negotiations will be de facto ruptured. Do not give the impression that negotiations are broken off. |
Nov. 28 | N 6899 | 25446 | Tokyo 843 | Tokyo Broadcast Schedule. |
#Nov. 29 | N 6908 | 25476 | Wash. 1197 | Ref. Tokyo 843, recommends change in Broadcast Schedule-Nov. 27, 1941. (See JD 6899.) |
Nov. 30 | N 6921 | 25496 | Tokyo 857 | Make one more attempt. Please be careful that this does not lead to anything like a breaking off of negotiations. |
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
#Dec. 1 | N 6939 | 25545 | Tokyo 2436 | Destroying codes with chemicals. |
*Dec. 1 | N 6942 | 25556 | Berlin 1393 | Ribbentrop said, "It is essential that Japan effect the New Order in East Asia without losing this opportunity." "Should Japan become engaged in a war against the U.S. Germany, of course, would join the war immediately." Foreign Minister Ribbentrop requested that the contents of our talks be kept a strict secret. |
**Dec. 1 | A 6943 | 25552- 2553 |
Tokyo 985 | The conversations between Tokyo and Washington now stand ruptured-broken. Say very secretly to Hitler and Ribbentrop that there is extreme danger that war may suddenly break out between the Anglo-Saxon nations and Japan, and this war may come quicker than anyone dreams. Will not relax our pressure on the Soviet, but for the time being we would prefer to refrain from any direct moves in the north. Impress on the Germans and Italians how important secrecy is. (Nov. 30, 1941.)[Note: Coded message forwarded by Com 16 as GYROF 010001, 010014, or 010027. Also forwarded by London as Admiralty #104 and #105. Admiralty 011530 advised "Tokyo to Berlin of immediate interest to]. |
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
*Dec. 1 | A 6944 | 25554 & 25555 |
Tokyo 986 | The Imperial Govt. can no longer continue negotiations with the U.S. The proposal presented by the U.S. on the 26th contains one insulting clause. It clearly a trick. The U.S. has decided to regard Japan as an enemy. (Nov. 30, 1941.)[Forwarded by Com 16 as CYROF 010001, 010014, or 010029.] |
Dec. 2 | A 6974 | 25572 | Hsinking 781 | In the event war breaks out with England and the U.S.-Persons to be interned: (a) British nationals, 339; (b) American citizens, 81; (d) Nationals of the Soviet observed to be obnoxious characters with pro-British and American leanings are to be suitably taken care of. |
#Dec. 2 | N 6981 | 25604 | Rome 768 | Japanese language broadcasts to Europe. (Nov. 29, 1941.) |
#Dec. 2 | A 6982 | 25571 | Rio 482 | At present we can hear only the 6:30 p.m. JVJ transmission to the U.S. (Nov. 30,1941.) |
*Dec. 1 | N 6983 | 25605 | Tokyo 865 | To prevent the United States from becoming unduly suspicious we have been advising the press and others that the negotiations are continuing. The above is for only your information. (GY Log #6428.) |
**Dec. 1 | N 6984 | 25606 | Tokyo 2444 | The four offices in London, Hongkong, Singapore, and Manila have been instructed to abandon the use of the code machines and dispose of them. The machine in Batavia has been returned to Japan. (GY-Log #6432.) |
*Dec. 2 | N 6985 | 25609 | Tokyo 2409 | Hidden Word Code (Nov. 27, 1941-J19). for later additions see:
JD# SIS# OTHER # 7122 25830 Tokyo 2432 Tokyo 2433(?) 7214 25943 Tokyo 2450 7360 Tokyo 2431 |
Dec. 3 | N 6991 | 25644 | Tokyo 111 | Make your "ships in harbor" report irregular but twice a week. (Nov. 15, 1941-J19.) |
**Dec. 4 | N 7001 | . | . | JD #7001 or #6975 is believed to be the (missing) translation of the Winds Message. |
Dec. 3 | N 7012 | 25656 | Berlin 1396 | Note from German Ambassador concerning what is to be done in the event of an Anglo-Japanese and an American-Japanese war. (Dec. 1, 1941.) |
*Dec. 3 | A 7017 | 25640 | Tokyo 867 | Washington burn all codes except one copy of "Oite" (Pa-K2) and "L" (LA). Stop using the code machine and destroy it completely. When you have finished this, wire back "HARUNA." Destroy all messages files and other secret documents. (Dec. 2, 1941.) |
#Dec. 4 | A 7029 | 25694 | Tokyo 114 or 111. |
Investigate fleet bases in Hawaii reservation. (Nov. 20, 1941-J-19.) |
#Dec. 5 | A 7063 | 25773 | Tokyo 113 | Report ships in Pearl Harbor, Manila Bay, etc. (Nov. 20, 1941-J-19.) |
#Dec. 5 [13] |
A 7064 | 25772 | Honolulu 224 | Unimportant spy report. (Nov. 18, 1941-I.) |
Dec. 5 | N 7080 | 25781 | Tokyo 842 | The United States might make a protective occupation of the Dutch East Indies. (Nov. 27, 1941.) |
*Dec. 5 | N 7086 | 25823 | Tokyo 122 | In the future report even when there are no (ship) movements. (Nov. 29, 1941-J19.) |
Dec. 5 | N 7091 | 25787 | Tokyo 2443 | London discontinue use of code machine and dispose of it immediately. Wire "SETUJU." (Dec. 1, 1941.) |
**Dec. 4 | N 7092 | 25783 | Tokyo 893 | Manchuria will take the same steps toward England and America that this country will take in case war breaks out. American and British consular officials and offices will not be recognized as having special rights. Great care shall be exercised not to antagonize Russia. (Dec. 1st.) [Note: Intercepted by Army at Fort Shafter, T.H. Received by Navy in late afternoon of Dec. 3, 1941, LCT. (GY Log #6498.)] |
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DATE | JD# | SIS# | OTHER # | BRIEF |
#Dec. 6 | A 7111 | 25817 | Honolulu 222 | Spy report on Naval vessels in Pearl Harbor. (Nov. 18, 1941-J19.) |
#Dec. 5 | N 7122 | 25830 | Rio 329 | Tokyo Circular 2432-Additions to Hidden Word Code. (Dec. 2, 1941-J19)(See JD #6985.) |
Dec. 6 | A 7125 | 25837 | Bern | Tokyo Circular #2447. Orders have been issued to our diplomatic officials in North America and the South Seas, and to all our officials in British and Netherlands territory to burn all telegraphic codes except one copy of "Oite" and "L". (Dec. 2-J19.) |
Dec. 6 | N 7136 | 25836 | Wash. 1268 | We have completed destruction of codes but since negotiations are still continuing I request to delay the destruction of one code machine. (Dec. 5th.) |
Dec. 6 | A 7142 | 25835 | Tokyo 897 | Destroy one "B" code machine and use the other for the time being. [Note: #897 was the first Tokyo to Washington serial sent on Dec. 6, 1941. We intercepted #897-912 solid.] |
_____ | _____ | _____ | Tokyo 898 | See JD #7199. |
_____ | _____ | _____ | Tokyo 899 | See JD #7170 |
#Dec. 6 [14] |
A____ | _____ | Tokyo 900 | Doemi praises KATO for good reporting. |
**Dec. 6 | A ____ | _____ | Tokyo 901 | See JD #7149. |
Dec. 6 (1-13) |
N 7143 | 25843 | Tokyo 902 | Japanese Declaration of War. (Parts 1-13.) (See GY Log #6619, 6620, etc.) |
**Dec. 7 (14) |
N 7143 | 25843 | Tokyo 902 | Japanese Declaration of War. (Part 14.) (Very important.) (See GY Log #6649.) |
*Dec. 6 | A 7144 | 25844 | Tokyo 904 | Re my #902-Be most cautious in preserving secrecy. [Note: This was received before #902-See GY Log #6618.] |
**Dec. 7 | A 7145 | 25850 | Tokyo 907 | Re my #902-Submit our reply to the U.S. Govt. at 1:00 p.m. on the 7th your time. (Urgent-Very important.)(See GY Log #6648.) |
#Dec. 7 | A 7146 | 25853 | Tokyo 908 | Deepest thanks to both you ambassadors. (Urgent.) |
*Dec. 7 | A 7147 | 25854 | Tokyo 910 | After deciphering Part 14 of my 902 and also 907, 908, and 909, destroy at once the remaining cipher machine. (Extremely Urgent.) |
**Dec. 7 | N 7148 | 25856 | Tokyo 2494 | Relations between Japan and England are not in accordance with expectations. (In Hidden Word Code.)(See JD #6985.) |
**Dec. 6 | A 7149 | 25838 | Tokyo 901 | Re my 844 (JD 6898). The Govt. has deliberated on the American proposal of the 26th of November and as a result we have drawn up a memorandum for the U.S. contained in my separate message 902, in English. This message is very long-in 14 parts. Keep it secret for the time being. I will wire you in a separate message the time of presenting this memorandum to the U.S. Present it to the Americans just as soon as you receive instructions. [Note: #901 was intercepted before #904 and #902. See GY Log #6612.] |
#Dec. 7 | A 7150 | 25857 | Tokyo 905 | According to AP & UP reports the President has wired a personal message to His Majesty the Emperor. Please wire me the facts. (Urgent.) |
#Dec. 7 [15] |
A 7151 | 25858 | Tokyo 909 | I heartily thank IGUCHI and YUKI. (Urgent.) |
Dec. 9 | A 7214 | 25943 | Tokyo 2450 | Supplement to Hidden Word Code (Dec. 2-J19). [Note: Com 16's 051402 advised "Singapore attaches great importance to Tokyo Circulars 2433 and 2450." Circular 2450 was requested by OpNav 061605 and was forwarded by Com 16 GYROF 070330, 070415, & 071257 (?). See GY Log #6665-6669.] |
#Dec. 8 | A 7257 | 25998 | Tokyo/Extra | PAK2 messaged dated Dec. 6th. Of no importance, except to show solid interception of Tokyo-Washington messages on Dec. 6 & 7, 1941. |
#Dec. 9 | N | _____ | Tokyo 912 | Same as #911 but in PAK2 (Dec. 7th) [Note: #912 was the last Tokyo-Washington serial sent. Our file of Tokyo-Washington serials sent on Dec. 6 & 7, 1941, is complete.) |
*Dec. 10 | N 7280 | 26029 | Honolulu 252 | The following ships are in port on the afternoon of the fifth: 8 battleships, 3 light cruisers, 16 destroyers. Four ships of the Honolulu class were in dock. (Dec. 5th-PAK2.) [Note: Army intercept forwarded (by mail?) from San Francisco. |
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*Dec. 10 | N 7294 | 26053 | Honolulu 241 | The usual schedule for departure and return of the battleships is: leaving on Tuesday and returning on Friday and returning on Saturday of the following week. (Dec. 1-J19.)[Note: Army intercept forwarded (by mail?) from San Francisco.] |
#Dec. 11 | N 7299 | 26047 | Wash. 1278 | Re your #910 we will commence the demolition (of the code machine) and destruction by fire. [Note: Last Purple message sent by Washington (Dec. 7th.)] |
#Dec. 12 | A 7330 | 26103 | Cant. 512 | The Army has completed all preparations to move immediately on Thai. (Dec. 2-J19.)[Note: Place of interception not known.] |
Dec. 11 [16] |
N 7335 | 26108 | Pek. 625 | Coincident with the beginning of the war against Britain and America. (Dec. 5th.) [Note: Intercepted at Fort Shafter, T.H. Received Dec. 10, 1941-see GY Log #6749.] |
_____ | ______ | ______ | 903 | See entry after JD #7205. |
_____ | ______ | ______ | 906 | See JD #7183. |
_____ | ______ | ______ | 911 | See JD #7205. |
_____ | ______ | ______ | 912 | See Entry after JD #7257. |
#Dec. 7 | A 7157 | 25859 | Tokyo 118 | Honolulu retain codes so long as the local situation permits. (Nov. 28-J19.) |
#Dec. 8 | A 7158 | 25880 | Tokyo 119 | Report entrance and departure of capital ships. (Nov. 28-J19.) |
#Dec. 8 | A 7164 | 25879 | Tokyo 2445 | Burn all codes with exception of one copy of "Oite" and "L". Wire "HARUNA." Burn all secret documents. Be especially careful not to arouse suspicion. (To Habana.)(Dec. 2-J19.) |
#Dec. 7 | A 7170 | 25868 | Tokyo 899 | Anti-U.S. Propaganda |
#Dec. 7 | A 7171 | 25851 | Tokyo/Extra | Correction to #902. |
#Dec. 7 | A 7175 | 25845 | Wash/Extra | Request correction to #902. [Note: This is why Nomura was late.] |
#Dec. 7 | A 7176 | 25846 | Wash. 1272 | Japanese attempts to influence the American Govt. (Dec. 6th.) |
#Dec. 7 | A 7178 | 25877 | Honolulu 253 | There is considerable opportunity left to take advantage for a surprise attack against these places. (Dec. 6th-PAK2.)[Army intercept forwarded by teletype from San Francisco.] |
*Dec. 8 | A 7179 | 25874 | Honolulu 254 | It appears that no air reconnaissance is being conducted by the fleet air arm. (Dec. 6th-PAK2.)[Army intercept forwarded by teletype from San Francisco.] |
#Dec. 8 | A 7183 | 25852 | Tokyo 906 | Minister SAKAMOTO return to his post at once. (Urgent.) |
**Dec. 7 | A 7184 | 25866 | Budapest 104 | On the 6th, the American Minister presented to the Government of this country a British government communique to the effect that a state of war would break out on the 7th. (LA) |
#Dec. 8 | A 7199 | 25896 | Tokyo 898 | Send Terasaki to his post immediately. (Urgent. (Dec. 6th.) |
#Dec. 8 | N 7205 | 25923 | Tokyo 911 | Minor correction to #902. (Dec. 7th.) |
#Dec. 8 | A | _____ | Tokyo 903 | Washington send #1286 to Brazil. (LA) |
#Dec. 8 [17] |
A 7212 | 25928 | Honolulu 238 | Honolulu spy report. (Nov. 28-J19.) |
#Dec. 11 | N 7338 | 26109 | Wash. 1276 | Please wire the December operating expense for all offices today. (Dec. 7-LA) |
#Dec. 11 | N 7360 | 26144 | Rio. 328 | Tokyo Circular #2431-Nov. 29th. Additions to Hidden Word Code. (Dec. 2-J19)(See JD #6985)[Note: Intercepted at Fort Hunt, Va.] |
#Dec. 12 | A 7369 | 26214 & 27136 |
Hsinking | Prospective use of the Kwantung Army and recommendation against attacking Russia. (Dec. 4th.) [Note: Intercepted by Fort Shafter, T.H.] |
*Dec. 11 | N 7370 | 26145 | Hono. 245 | Spy method of communication by signals: KGMB Want Ads. (Dec. 3-PAK2). [Note: Intercepted at Fort Hunt, Va. Translated in the rough by Mrs. Edgers, 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 6, 1941. Seen by Lt. Cdr. Kramer about 3:00 p.m. Typed smooth and distributed on Dec. 11th.] |
#Dec. 11 | A 7377 | 26142 | Tokyo 909 | When the Japanese Empire commences hostilities Manchukuo will not participate. (Dec. 4th.) [Note: Intercepted at Fort Shafter, TH] |
*Dec. 12 | A 7381 | 26158 | Tokyo 128 | Honolulu wire immediately movements of the fleet subsequent to the 4th. (Dec. 6-PAK2)[Note: Intercepted at Fort Shafter. T. H.] |
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**Dec. 15 | N 7469 | 26308 | Tokyo 2556 | Explanation of circumstances attending Nomura's presentation of Japanese Declaration of War to the U.S. Govt.: "We really supposed that negotiations had broken off first, and that shooting had taken place after this...The President's speech was trying to hide the fact that the United States had been taken by surprise and failed in the first step." (Dec. 11-J19)[Forwarded from Bainbridge Island by teletype.] |
#Dec. 14 | A 7479 | 26294 | Rio 379 | Tokyo Circular #2750:-The Imperial Naval Air Force damaged three battleships and sank three in the Battle of Hawaii. Those sunk were the Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Arizona. (Dec. 14-Plan [sic] Language.) |
#Dec. 16 [18] |
A 7511 | 26351 & 26352 |
Hono. 234 | Spy report on maneuvers of U.S. Pacific Fleet. (Nov. 24-J19)[Note: Intercepted by Army at San Francisco.] |
#Dec. 19 | A 7590 | 26479 | Tokyo #4 | War News Circular #4. The following report based on what the attacking forces witnessed during the battle as well as photographic observations after the battle, show that we had completely destroyed the United States Pacific Fleet and the American Air Forces in the Hawaiian region. (Detailed losses reported were very accurate.)(Dec. 18-Plain Language.) |
#Dec. 26 | N 7848 | 26881 | Pek. 616 | If this war does start, this will be a war which will decide the rise or fall of the Japanese Empire...It can be imagined that the next war is to be a longer one than the China Incident (Dated Dec. 3, 1941.)[Note: Intercepted at Corregidor, Dec. 7, 1941. Forwarded by Com 16 GYROF #-?- and received Dec. 8, 1941. GY Log #6707.] |
**Dec. 30 | A 8007 | 27065 | Tokyo 123 | To Honolulu: In view of the present situation, the presence in port of warships, airplane carriers, and cruisers is of utmost importance. Let me know day by day. Wire me in each case whether or not there are any observation balloon above Pearl Harbor. Also whether or not the warships are provided with anti-mine nets. (Dec. 2-J19)[Note: Intercepted at Fort Shafter, T.H. Reason for long delay not known, but apparently someone fumbled the ball. Note on translation says: "This message was received here Dec. 23."] |