852.6363/775: Telegram

The Ambassador in Spain (Hayes) to the Secretary of State

897. My 872 [822], April 6, 4 p.m. War Department has informed Military Attaché Joint General Staffs have recommended aviation [Page 675] gasoline be supplied to Spain in amount of 420 tons per month. British Ambassador has received similar telegram from London and has requested details as well as authorization to communicate decision to Spaniards when he and I agree conditions are propitious. I concur and request similar authorization as well as details.

Hayes