890F.24/35: Telegram

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

41. My 33, April 24, 9 a.m. British Government has replied to Saudi query by explaining pooling of American and British munitions and stating that Saudi request for arms should properly be [Page 869] taken up either through Saudi Legation in London or British Legation in Jidda. Request probably will be handled through Saudi Minister in London.

Repeated to Cairo.

Shullaw