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The Minister in Egypt ( Kirk ) to the Secretary of State

901. Department’s 632, May 7, 10 p.m. and my 898, May 15, 6 p.m.95 Greek Prime Minister in acknowledging communication advising him of decisions taken with the President’s approval regarding financial assistance for the Greek Government, which he describes as “a new token of the sympathy and generous interest which President Roosevelt personally and the American Government and people demonstrate toward Greece” requests me to convey to the Department his “deep appreciation of the spirit in which these decisions aiming at alleviating the financial burdens of the Greek Government have been taken.”

Prime Minister also states he is looking forward to discussing arrangements regarding refugees and adds that Greek Minister of Finance96 in London has been informed.

Kirk
  1. Latter not printed.
  2. Under Secretary of State for Finance George Mantzavinos.