File No. 763.72/6059
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page )
5221. In order to secure the fullest cooperation of the American and Allied fleets and to discuss the best plans of operation to insure victory, the Navy Department feels that there should be an early conference between the commanders in chief or such officers as the several governments may designate. If this is agreeable to British Government, this Government will order Admiral Mayo and Vice Admiral Sims to represent the United States at such conference.
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