851V.01/1: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Aden (Timberlake)
Washington, December
14, 1942—9 p.m.
43. Your 47, December 9, 10 p.m. Department approves of the proposed conference and awaits your reports thereon. The British Ambassador has expressed the regret of his Government for the confusion in the instructions which were sent to you by the Department concerning your trip to Djibouti. The confusion was caused by General Platt’s protest at your visit, prior to your talk with him at Harar. The British are now most appreciative of the results of your trip.
Hull