851L.20/15
The Acting Secretary of State to the Free French High Commissioner for the Pacific (d’Argenlieu)
Excellency: I have received your communication of January 28, 1942, which was brought by Mr. Maurice Schwob, Attaché of your Civil Cabinet.
I am deeply grateful for the cooperation which Your Excellency has been good enough to give the forces of the United States in their task of organizing defenses in the Pacific which serve the common purpose against the attacks of the aggressor.
Subsequent to the despatch of your communication, however, you are in full possession of information relating to the measures which this Government has taken, and is desirous of taking, for the defense of the territories under your authority. Any further requests for assistance which Mr. Schwob has discussed with the competent military and naval authorities are being given the utmost consideration.
Accept [etc.]