861.24/1805b: Telegram

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

1534. Should appreciate your exploring with Mikoyan and possibly other officials any problems which may be presented by the proposed agreement under Section 3(c) of the Lend-Lease Act which has been in the hands of the Russians for some time. You may emphasize that delay in reaching agreement may well interfere with [Page 1098] the procurement of long-term capital items contemplated for the Fourth Protocol.

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