340.1115A/715a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Kennedy)
984. Personal for Ambassador Kennedy. [From Davies.67]
“Reference your 1330, May 23 and Department’s 960, May 23, fourth paragraph. For your personal information Department is desirous of avoiding a situation where Americans desiring to return might not avail themselves of the present voyage of the Roosevelt in the hope of getting better accommodations later or for other reasons and wishes to place you in a position where no assurances can be given as to the availability of later ships. However, if conditions warrant and in your judgment it is required government will undoubtedly take necessary action. You are doing a grand job. Regards. Davies.”
- Joseph E. Davies, Special Assistant to the Secretary of State.↩