During all this period the Secretary has been writing and cabling Ambassador Steinhardt to make the necessary representations to the Soviet Foreign Office and to assist the doctor. Finally. on May. 2. 1941. the Secretary. upon my insistance. cabled Ambassador Steinhardt to emphasize to the Soviet authorities the Government of the United States expected them to grant Dr. Putkowski an exit visa at once. adding that failure to do so would- be regarded with concern by the American Government. Our Ambassador replied he had presented this message. but to date there has been no other response from this Government. whose every demand at this time we have promised to give immediate and friendly attention. I hold in my hand a letter from Dr.