Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1941, The British Commonwealth; The Near East and Africa, Volume III

611.48A31/84: Telegram

The Minister in the Union of South Africa (Keena) to the Secretary of State

Capetown, September 5, 1941—5 p.m.
[Received 7:05 p.m.]

87. Referring to the Department’s telegram No. 50, August 22, 8 p.m.⁴⁷ A delegation consisting of Dr. P. R. Viljoen, Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry and John D. Heddon, former Commissioner of Customs, 1930–1940, with two or three assistants, will proceed to the United States by the first available steamer according to a Government decision taken yesterday.

They will probably sail from Capetown within the next few days. Details regarding route and probable date of arrival in the United States will be telegraphed as soon as possible.

Keena

47. Not printed; it indicated the readiness of the United States Government to commence exploratory talks regarding a trade agreement (611.48A31/82).