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033.4111 Eden, Anthony/13/5: Telegram

The Chargé in the United Kingdom (Matthews) to the Secretary of State

London, February 18, 1943—3 p.m.
[Received February 18—11:03 a.m.]

1246. My telegram number 1171, February 15, 9 p.m. I learn that in addition to those mentioned Strang14 will likewise accompany Mr. Eden. In mentioning this Sir Orme Sargent15 expressed some little anxiety less [lest] the size and composition of Mr. Eden’s party might lead to public expectations on both sides of the Atlantic that important negotiations are on foot and subsequent disappointment and harmful speculation when no great tangible results of the talks in Washington can be announced.

Matthews
  1. William Strang, British Assistant Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.↩
  2. British Deputy Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.↩