811.20 Defense (M)/391: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom ( Kennedy )
Washington
, September 30, 1940—2 p.m.
2951. Following cable just received from Ankara [Istanbul] (No. 107 of September 28):
[Here follows text of telegram printed supra.]
Please consult at once with British authorities as to best means of executing this arrangement with the British Government.
[Page 956]Advise upon quantities and grades that will be available (the Defense Commission wants as much as it can get as soon as it can get it) and terms of payment. Also please discuss shipping arrangements.
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