Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, Conferences at Malta and Yalta, 1945

Roosevelt Papers: Telegram

President Roosevelt to Prime Minister Churchill ¹

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[Washington,] 3 January 1945.

Number 690, Personal and Top Secret, from the President for the Prime Minister.

Your 868.² I have informed Harriman that I will arrive Yalta February first or second by airplane from Malta and that Chiefs of Staff will arrive at same time possibly from Egypt.

I have also informed Harriman that we are sending a Naval auxiliary non-combatant vessel to Sevastopol to arrive three or four days in advance of my arrival.

Your suggestion of “Argonaut” is welcomed. You and I are direct descendants.

In considering itinerary of visit to Black Sea, it has developed much to my regret that because of my extended absence from Washington it is necessary for me to postpone my projected visit to the United Kingdom until a later date.

I will make every effort to arrange to visit the U. K. in May or June.

Roosevelt

1. Sent by the United States Military Attaché, London, via Navy channels.
2. Ante, p. 24.