893.00/3–1245: Telegram

The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant) to the Secretary of State

2540. Sterndale Bennett stated this morning to an officer of the Embassy that the Foreign Office had received word that Ambassador Hurley would be coming to London (ReEmb’s 2160, March 2) and that it is understood he hoped to leave Washington on March 16. Sterndale Bennett said he would appreciate learning as soon as possible the exact date of Ambassador Hurley’s arrival so that the necessary preparations can be made.

Winant