740.0011 European War 1939/26496: Telegram
The Consul tit Aden (Timberlake) to the Secretary of State
[Received 11:45 a.m.]
50. Reference my telegram No. 49, December 10. It is now an important factor since Platt telegraphed today he will send his proposal to Dupont direct unless I am as he hopes instructed by tonight to deliver them by tonight. I think I have stalled him until tomorrow night. For many reasons I believe it of great importance in securing voluntary cooperation of French that I take in proposal and urgently request Department instruct me as suggested last paragraph my telegram No. [48].