From: Tokyo (Togo)
To: Honolulu
December 2 1941
J-19
#123
(Secret outside the
department.)
In view of the present
situation, the presence in port of warships, airplane carriers, and cruisers is
of utmost importance. Hereafter, to the utmost of your ability, let me know day
by day. Wire me in each case whether or not there are any observation balloons
above Pearl Harbor or if there are any indications that they will be sent up.
Also advice me whether or not the warships are provided with anti-mine nets.
ARMY 27065 JD 8007 (Japanese) Trans. 12/30/41 (5)
NOTE.-This message was received here on December 23.
(EXHIBITS
OF JOINT COMMITTEE , EXHIBIT NO. 2 JAPANESE MESSAGES CONCERNING MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS, SHIP MOVEMENTS, ETC.)