File No. 860d.00/6
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Helsingfors (Haynes)
Your 13, January 24, 6 p.m. This Government appreciates thoroughly the considerations which prompt desire for recognition on part of Finland but is not yet prepared to take action. In this connection you may assure Finnish authorities that the purpose of the United States to assist Finland with food supplies is limited only by urgent and vital needs of our allies and of our own forces in France. Keep Department advised as to whether conditions develop so as to render possible proper control of distribution foodstuffs.