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

5100. Matter dealt with in Department’s 4484, July 26, 8 p.m., was taken up with Foreign Office as instructed. Foreign Office feels, as explained by Lord Halifax, that this matter should be held in abeyance so as not to interfere with certain current negotiations. At a later stage, Foreign Office adds, British Government will be prepared to give us any support it can.

Winant