Office of the Historian

851.48/467a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)

Washington, August 21, 1941—6 p.m.

3289. Please transmit the following message from the President to Lord Halifax:97

“I forgot to speak to you about milk for unoccupied France. Norman Davis informs me that you understand the matter.

Since the American Red Cross has its supervisory organization there and the distribution of supplies previously sent was completed August first, they must either withdraw entirely or send further supplies at once. I feel that in order maintain morale it is advisable to continue at least for the present limited shipments of milk and clothing for children through the American Red Cross.

Please take this up with Winston and advise. Roosevelt.”

Hull
  1. Lord Halifax returned to England for a visit from August 22 to September 26.↩