033.4111 Eden, Anthony/29
The British Ambassador (Halifax) to the Secretary of State
Dear Mr. Hull: Mr. Eden has telegraphed to me from Ottawa, asking me to convey to you the following message from him:
“On leaving the United States after my brief but most fruitful visit, I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude for the unfailing kindness and open-hearted friendliness with which I have been everywhere received, and in particular for your own most generous welcome. The talks I have had in Washington have shown that we think alike on the problems that face us. I return to London with a new understanding of the policies and ideals of your government and people, and a deepened conviction that close collaboration between us is an indispensable basis for the development of common action by the United Nations now and after the war.”
Mr. Eden suggests that, if you see no objection, it might be a good thing to publish the message, but leaves this to your decision.
If you agree, would you arrange to do so, presumably today.
At the same time Mr. Eden asks me to convey to you his warm and special thanks for the ready helpfulness of the members of the State Department to himself and his staff during his visit.
Yours sincerely,