Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, General; the British Commonwealth; the Far East, Volume I

740.0011 European War 1939/19019: Telegram

The Minister in Ireland (Gray) to the Secretary of State

Dublin, January 28, 1942—3 p.m.
[Received January 28—2:36 p.m.]

9. Reference my No. 4.⁴ De Valera’s protest made against Maffey’s advice is probably inspired by left wing pressure and local political considerations. Few Irishmen realize the probable reaction of the American public to a protest against American troops coming overseas to fight their battle. Unless instructed by you to the contrary I intend to officially ignore the episode.

Gray

4. Dated January 27, noon, p. 751.