Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The British Commonwealth, The Soviet Union, The Near East and Africa, Volume III

700.00116 M.E./141

The Secretary of State to the Amtorg Trading Corporation, New York, N. Y.

Washington , March 20, 1940.

Sirs: The receipt is acknowledged of your letter of March 14, 1940, with further reference to certain policies of this Government in respect to the exportation of certain articles and commodities. It is noted that you are aware of the policies in question. It would be greatly appreciated if you would inform me at your earliest convenience whether the Department is correct in its assumption that, as you are aware of these policies, you will act in conformity thereto.

Very truly yours,

For the Secretary of State:

Joseph C. Green

Chief, Division of Controls