740.00112 European War 1939/6023a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Algiers (Cole)
Washington, July
7, 1942—7 p.m.
209. For Murphy. The French Embassy was informed today [July 3] that the Department would now be willing to enter into negotiations regarding economic assistance for French West Africa. Any agreement reached will probably have to be along the lines of the present agreement covering French North Africa. The French Embassy is communicating the above to the French Government and is seeking instructions. Please repeat to Vichy. The Department will keep you informed of developments.
Hull