890F.24/58a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Egypt (Kirk)
1384. Following for your information and to be repeated to Jidda as Department’s no. 74.
The War Department is giving consideration to the Saudi Arabian Government’s request for Lend-Lease military equipment but considers that the information furnished by the Saudi Arabian authorities is insufficient to enable action to be taken thereon without securing further details. The War Department is instructing the American theatre commander to take such action as he deems proper to secure further detailed information and it is believed that he may send one or two army officers on a visit to Jidda for such purpose. It is understood further that the military authorities will keep you advised of developments through the Legation at Cairo.