800.6176/12–1944: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 19—7:45 p.m.]
11249. To Haley from Bugbee. Reference Embassy’s 10401, November 25 and Franks’ letter to Haley December 14 relative admittance French to Rubber Study Group. Discussed matter with Hall-Patch, Foreign Office, who stated further recent pressure had been brought to bear by French. Believe British would like to extend invitation to them but will not do so without your concurrence. On other hand British feel that they would prefer not to invite the French until third meeting if their admittance now would involve the entrance of other countries at this time. Would appreciate your advice. [Bugbee.]