860H.24/114

The Secretary of State to the Yugoslav Minister (Fotitch)

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of September 19, 1939, informing me that your Government contemplates purchasing a large quantity of arms, ammunition, and implements of war in the United States.

I have taken due note of your assurance that these arms, ammunition, and implements of war are intended solely for the use of the Yugoslav Army.

Prompt consideration will be given to any application which the Department may receive for licenses to export these arms, ammunition, and implements of war.

Accept [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:
R. Walton Moore