Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1938, The British Commonwealth, Europe, Near East, and Africa, Volume II

851.248/66: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Bullitt)

Washington, May 18, 1938—10 p.m.

297. Your No. 778, May 17, 2 p.m. Instruction No. 784 of April 13⁵⁴ transmitted a copy of the reply to Baron de La Grange.⁵⁵ See also the memorandum⁵⁶ transmitted with my letter of January 21.

The pertinent provisions of the Neutrality Act have been so fully explained to the Baron, both orally and in writing, that there is no excuse for any misunderstanding on his part in regard to the possibility of the delivery of airplanes to France in case that country should become involved in a European war. I hope that you can clear up any false impression which may persist in the mind of the Air Minister.

Hull

54. Not printed.
55. April 13, p. 305.
56. January 18, p. 297.