File No. 103.96/126b

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page )

[Telegram]

5982. For McCormick for Taylor and Colby from War Trade Board:

Our 18. We suggest in order to get the ships moving that you propose that all Dutch steamers whether empty or loaded be allowed to make two round voyages to West Indies or one to South America or Pacific during the progress of these negotiations, rates to be those of our Shipping Board Chartering Committee. Propose the same to Sweden understanding that some of those now in Pacific Ocean would need to be allotted to carry grain from Australia.

Above after conference with Crawford, Percy.

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