740.00111A Combat Areas/177: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in the United Kingdom (Johnson)
Washington, March
5, 1940—3 p.m.
418. Your 490, February 28, 8 p.m. Please convey following message to the Naval Person from the President:
“Upon my return to Washington, I received your message. I deeply appreciate your efforts. I am having the situation thoroughly studied and will communicate with you further as soon as possible.”
Hull