859B.01/190: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Godthaab (Penfield)
Washington, May
29, 1940—7 p.m.
12. Your 17, May 27, 11 p.m.23
- 1.
- Transaction concluded today and Campbell expected to sail tonight or tomorrow with arms mentioned in our 8, May 26, 3 p.m. on board. No publicity is being given here.
- 2.
- We propose to have the Campbell proceed directly to Godthaab, there embarking Governor Svane and proceeding to Ivigtut where Governor Svane would be in a position to determine the distribution of the arms to reliable individuals. Please telegraph Governor Svane’s opinion of this proposal which has the approval of the Danish Minister.
Hull
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