Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The British Commonwealth, Eastern Europe, the Far East, Volume III

861.852/33: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Standley) to the Secretary of State

Moscow, September 7, 1943—3 p.m.
[Received September 8—10:55 a.m.]

1283. To Stettinius from Faymonville.

1. Has final decision been taken on five ships to be transferred to Soviet registry during September? Commissar believes that it is great importance to effect transfer without delay.

2. Because of shipping delays which Krutikov says will result in accumulations of freight ports during October, Commissar asks that you approve project for transfer of five additional ships to Soviet flag during October.²⁷ [Faymonville.]

Standley

27. In telegram No. 818, September 9, 1943, Lend-Lease Administrator Stettinius replied as follows:

    • “1. It has been found impossible to grant the request in your 1283 although it has received serious sympathetic consideration.
    • “2. The transfer is arranged of a tanker having capacity of 55,000 barrels. Although no decision yet made the possibility of a further transfer of a 75,000 barrel tanker is under consideration and study.” (861.852/33)