Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The Near East and Africa, Volume IV

890F.24/31: Telegram

The Chargé in Saudi Arabia ( Shullaw ) to the Secretary of State

Jidda , April 24, 1943—9 a.m.
[Received 7:51 p.m.]

33. Wikeley told me today that Saudi Government had requested British approval of plan to ask for arms under Lend-Lease from the United States. At Saudi request, question referred to London.

Repeated to Cairo.

Shullaw