File No. 656.119/234

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

[Telegram]

9130. War Trade Board [from Sheldon]:

No. 309. Cecil has just informed me that he cabled the British Embassy late last night saying that His Majesty’s Government considered the Dutch had refused proposal which was to expire on the 18th, adding that they were prepared to requisition Dutch boats and asking when you were doing likewise, so that the action might be simultaneous. I take it, therefore, that you will be taking such steps immediately.

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