800.6354/162: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Kennedy)
Washington, October
17, 1939—7 p.m.
1237. Todd telegraphed Sir John Campbell on October 14 urging that British Government take steps to induce larger offerings of tin in the East, due to the fact that only small amounts of tin have been available here for several days. Todd considers the availability of pig tin as the critical point since releases of ore do not benefit consumers. Please discuss the matter with the appropriate British officials and reinforce Todd’s request.
Hull