340.1115A/1398: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Germany (Kirk)
Washington, August
22, 1940—8 p.m.
2287. Department does not intend, for the present, at least, to make any reply to Foreign Office communication referred to in your 3657 of August 20, 7 p.m. Please inform Heath that Department has every confidence in the accuracy of his statements. It greatly appreciates the efficient help and extra time which you and Heath gave to the handling of the entire matter.
Welles