File No. 811.142/2713
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page )
5932. Your 7815, November 26, 6 p.m. Please investigate and report by telegraph as to foundation for statement concerning embargo on shipments to Russia.
War Trade Board passed a resolution on November 19, as follows: “For the time being and until further action by the Board to withhold all licenses for exportation of controlled commodities to Russia including licenses for transpacific shipments.” This resolution has not been made public and because a few shipments have been allowed to proceed to outlying Russian territory, publicity has been given to the statement by War Trade Board that shipments to Russia are not being held up.