859B.01/191: Telegram
The Consul at Godthaab ( Penfield ) to the Secretary of State
Godthaab
, May
31, 1940—10 a.m.
[Received 9 p.m.]
[Received 9 p.m.]
18. Department’s No. 12, May 29, paragraph 2.
- 1.
- Svane approves of the Department’s proposal. It is respectfully suggested that I be authorized to accompany Svane to Ivigtut on the Campbell.
- 2.
- Although Svane has yet made no requests in connection with the transaction he is, judging from his remarks, considering inter alia the following questions: (a) would it be possible to return to the United States Government small arms in excess of those needed for a guard of not more than 20 persons, the cost price to be refunded or applied as part payment for another 3-inch gun to be mounted on the point just west of the mine property; and (b) would it be possible to resell the equipment to the American Government at a reduced figure after the war. I have told him that I am sure that the American Government will adopt a fair and reasonable attitude regarding this matter.
Penfield