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Memorandum by the Under Secretary of State (Welles) to the Chief of the Division of Near Eastern Affairs (Murray)

[Washington,] July 27, 1939.

The President’s memorandum41 is self-explanatory. Please take the matter up again with War and Navy and try to work out something in accordance with the President’s desires. When this has been done, please be kind enough to draft a further letter for me to send the President telling him what has been agreed upon. You will also remember that I have to inform Ambassador Bullitt when this decision is finally reached.

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