800.6354/220: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom ( Kennedy ) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 15—2:12 p.m.]
1220. The Colonial Office states that it has seen American newspaper reports to the effect that Mr. Hopkins53 is looking into the tin situation with a view to increasing American stocks; it pointed out that the next meeting of the Tin Committee would be on May 27 and that if American Government purchases are to be made it would be one of the relevant factors to be taken into consideration at that meeting. The Colonial Office indicated it would accordingly appreciate being advised prior to the meeting if there is any intention to make such purchases.
- Harry Hopkins, Secretary of Commerce until September 1940.↩