811.20 (D) Regulations/3783a: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Lockhart)
461. The Department on the recommendation of the British Purchasing Commission has recently issued export licenses authorizing shipments to British companies in Shanghai. This action was taken after explanation by the Commission that the issuance of licenses had been recommended by the British Embassy in Shanghai. The Department has, however, now reached an understanding with the Commission that no action will be taken henceforth on such applications unless your favorable recommendation has been received. It is understood that the British Embassy here will request the British Embassy in Shanghai to request you to recommend favorable action in cases which it approves.