740.0011 European War 1939/12384: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Egypt (Kirk)

244. Your 796, June 22, 5 p.m. You may be sure that this Government has fully in mind the points mentioned in your telegram under reference, and that everything is being done to provide effective assistance to the British forces in the Middle East at the greatest rate possible.

I appreciate your message and hope you will continue to send me your views and recommendations as to the general situation.

Welles