File No. 659a.119/2

The Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

8540. War Trade Board [from Sheldon]:

Restriction of Enemy Supplies Department reminds us that Iceland negotiations are awaiting your reply to our No. 8421. Proposal has been made to Board of Trade to stop dealing in Icelandic produce by private British firms pending negotiations, provided the United States Government agrees to adopt same course. Sheldon.

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