811.22751/13: Telegram

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

366. Your 639, May 13, 2 p.m. From the President:

“Under ordinary circumstances this Government would of course be glad to accommodate the French Government to the extent that might be found to be feasible, but such an arrangement at the present time would tend unduly to compromise our status as a neutral.

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It is believed to be better for all concerned and much more advisable for them to go to Canada where there are fine fields and good summer weather. They would also be in a position to employ American civilians to aid in student instruction. I will be glad to keep in close touch with this matter. Roosevelt.”

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