103.9169: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman)
2202. From FEA Hazard for Crandall.16 Crowley on October 15 wrote Rudenko that all recipients of Lend-Lease aid have been asked for inventory of goods in possession end of hostilities, and asking Rudenko to report on progress in preparing such inventory in anticipation of negotiations looking toward conclusion of Lend-Lease settlement agreement. Also advised that we were analyzing supplies reasonably expected to be on hand. Request made for presentation of Soviet data earliest possible opportunity so that final arrangements for transfer of ownership may be agreed. Advise Ambassador and take such measures to press response as he agrees upon. [Hazard.]
- Lt. Col. Francis W. Crandall, United States Army, head of supply division of U.S. Military Mission in the Soviet Union, Maj. Gen. Sidney P. Spalding having been relieved in August of his duties with this mission.↩