Letter from Pierre Messmer to Bernard Cornut-Gentille on the political situation in Dahomey (10 November 1958)
Text On 10 November 1958, Pierre Messmer, High Commissioner of French West Africa, informs Bernard Cornut-Gentille, French Minister for Overseas Territories, that he is fearful of disruption in Dahomey. Although the people of Dahomey voted in favour of the French Community in the referendum on 28 September 1958, Pierre Messmer is concerned that several members of the Dahomey Government are opposed to the Community and are expressing their solidarity with Guinean President Ahmed Sékou Touré.
Quelle und Copyright
Quelle: MESSMER, Pierre. [Lettre de Pierre Messmer à Bernard Cornut-Gentille (10 novembre 1958)]: Situation au Dahomey. 10-11-1958. Aufbewahrt in: Archives nationales d'outre-mer. Affaires Politiques (XIXème siècle/1962), Ministère des Colonies. Direction des Affaires politiques. Direction. Statut et organisation des territoires. Statut des territoires. Evolution politique (1958/1959). FR ANOM 61COL2181.
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