740.00112 European War 1939/2274: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Leahy)

207. Embassy’s telegrams No. 249, February 28, 10 a.m. and No. 255, March 1, 3 p.m. You should obtain from the French Government written confirmation that it accepts the conditions set forth in the initialed Weygand memorandum. When that has been obtained the Department proposes immediately to begin discussions in Washington with the duly qualified North African representative regarding supplies of individual products for North Africa, methods of shipment and payments. It is presumed that M. Guerin will be supplied with the necessary authority for this purpose. Please confirm this latter.

We see no need nor do we consider it advisable at the present time to conclude any other form of arrangement. When the French Government’s agreement to the memorandum has been secured Murphy should return to the United States for consultation.

Hull