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

840.48/5325: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)

Washington, January 26, 1942—8 p.m.

301. Your 327, January 22, midnight, is under urgent consideration. We hope the Foreign Office will follow your request that no action be taken on this matter until our views have been communicated to it.⁹ We would also welcome any comment the Foreign Office may wish to make.

Hull

9. The Ambassador reported in telegram No. 410, January 28, midnight: “I have again been assured by Eden that Foreign Office will take no action until we have received your reply.” (840.48/5334)