890F.515/31: Telegram
The Minister in Egypt (Kirk) to the Secretary of State
Cairo, August 31,
1943—6 p.m.
[Received September 1—5:32 p.m.]
[Received September 1—5:32 p.m.]
1564. Department’s 1227, August 26, 7 p.m. For Morgenthau from Gunter. The following telegram has been sent to Jidda.
- “1. Have delayed trip to Jidda until contract for lend-leasing silver to Saudi Arabia reaches Cairo. Will then go to Jidda by first [Page 894] available plane. Meanwhile am requesting Moose to make arrangements for our visit with the King. Please notify me when contract is mailed. Would it be possible to cable contract?
- 2. Formal request discussed with Lend-Lease people here. Regular form used for Saudi Arabian lend-lease requests can be adapted.
- 3. Please keep me informed of progress in making arrangements for minting of riyals in India.”
Kirk