Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The British Commonwealth, Eastern Europe, the Far East, Volume III

860C.002/12–2743: Telegram

The British Prime Minister (Churchill) to President Roosevelt

London, 27 December 1943—6:37 p.m.

523. 1. I understand you have invited Polish Prime Minister to visit Washington, arriving January 15. Would you very kindly consider whether this visit could not be postponed for a month or 6 weeks? This would enable me to see the Poles before they leave. If they come over to you with no sort of agreement, is there not a danger of their becoming the centre of Polish enthusiasm, much of which is likely to be anti-Russian and may this not cost them dear? I am sure you will not mind my making this suggestion.