File No. 658.119/390

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Great Britain ( Laughlin)

[Telegram—Extract]

8008. For Sheldon [from War Trade Board]:

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Your 645, Embassy 10235, May 23, 8 p.m. You may include in letter of adhesion the following relative to bunkering:

The War Trade Board during the currency of the above-mentioned agreement will grant bunker licenses freely tor coal and oil and stores for Swedish vessels operating as contemplated by the agreement.

We suggest a clause in this connection requiring that there would be no lay-up of Swedish steamers during the currency of the agreement.

Lansing