811.20 Defense (M) Turkey/375: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Turkey ( Steinhardt )
Washington
, March 23,
1943—noon.
253. Your 387, March 2, 1 p.m. Terms of transportation agreement appear highly constructive.
In light of your paragraph 2, the Department and BEW concur in your decision not to press for inspection privileges at Guleman.
With respect to your paragraph 3, the Department will bear in mind advisability of direct communication with London in the later event that prompt action on price is indicated.
Hull