DES
This telegram must be                   LONDON
closely paraphrased be-
fore being communicated                 Dated August 29, 1941
to anyone.  (SC)
                                   Rec'd 3:01 p.m.
 
 
Secretary of State,
 
     Washington.
 
     TRIPLE PRIORITY .
 
     3979, August 29, 8 p.m.
 
     PRIVATE, AND PERSONAL FOR MR. HOPKINS
 
FROM THE PRIME MINISTER.
 
     Dated, August 28.
 
     I ought to tell you that there has been a wave
 
of depression through Cabinet and other informed circles 
 
here about President's many assurances about no commit-
 
ments and no closer to war, etc.  I fear this will be
 
reflected in Parliament.  If 1942 opens with Russia
 
knocked out and Britain left again alone, all kinds
 
of dangers may arise.  I do not think Hitler will help
 
in any way.  Tonight he has 30 U-boat in line from
 
the Eastern part of Iceland to Northern tip of Ireland.
 
We have lost 25,000 tons yesterday (27th) and today
 
(28th) but he keeps clear of 26th meridian.  You will
 
know best whether anything more can be done.  Should
 
be grateful if you could give me any sort of hope.
 
Persia was okay.  Kindest regards.
 
               DECLASSIFIED JAN 1 1972
 
ALC            WINANT