Office of the Historian

893.24/1456: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in the Soviet Union (Henderson)

Washington, October 29, 1942—10 p.m.

544. Your 928, October 24, noon. Reference last sentence paragraph numbered 2. Please endeavor to ascertain and report whether the British have undertaken any commitments to provide the equipment and personnel necessary to develop the Karachi–Ashkhabad route.

Reference paragraph numbered 3. If information available please report under what arrangement the British are expected to supply the trucks and parts for the haul from Alma Ata to Hami, whether they are aware that this is expected of them and whether they are willing to do so; also estimated time required to put this section in operation.

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