851.5151/946: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in France (Wilson)

337. For Cochran from the Secretary of the Treasury. Please inform Minister of Finance Auriol that you have been instructed by your government to inform him that we would prefer that draft document mentioned in cable 831 be presented simultaneously to both treasuries and in the case of the United States be transmitted through you. For your information and guidance please bear in mind that Monday September 7 is Labor Day and on Tuesday September 8 United States Treasury is offering to the public a 900,000,000 dollar bond issue. Keep me informed by cable or telephone if necessary on any developments. [Morgenthau.]

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