File No. 763.72/5066
The Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 2, 1.40 p.m.]
6339. Professor Ames requests transmission of following to Howard E. Coffin:
I have conferred with General Henderson and Sir William Weir. America’s greatest service now would be to send to Europe immense number of skilled mechanics under military discipline. Labor complications in England and construction program make it absolutely necessary to send over commission of three with power to make final arrangements with this and French Government. Weir says three hours’ talk with you would be sufficient.