File No. 763.72112/2156a

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)

[Telegram]

2714. Your telegram 3243, November 19.1 Records in Foreign Adviser’s office show that about 150 cases have been recommended by British Embassy to Foreign Office, some pending there for a month. Embassy scrutinizes cases here with utmost care, therefore delay at London seems unnecessary. Unofficially but urgently request Foreign Office to act as speedily as possible upon cases now pending there. Many applicants where permit has been granted find delay or trouble getting confirmation from British authorities Rotterdam. Bring this to attention Foreign Office in endeavor to have this condition remedied.

Lansing
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