861.24/962: Telegram

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

2937. Personal for the President from Harriman. I am sure you will be glad to hear that Molotov94 told me today Admiral Standley was highly appreciated, to use his words, “for his simplicity, directness and fighting spirit”.

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Molotov indicated satisfaction with the progress made in protocol shipments and understands the reasons for the early delays. He is however disturbed over the present convoy difficulties and hopes that with the receding of the ice to the north the British can expand the operation.

He emphasized the critical importance of maximum shipments of two items, tanks and pursuit planes. [Harriman.]

Winant
  1. Molotov was in London at this time.