HSM
This telegram must be              Paris
closely paraphrased 
before being communi-              Dated June 11, 1940
cated to anyone.  (D)
                              Rec'd 12:25 p.m.
 
 
Secretary of State,
     Washington.
 
     RUSH
     1149, June 11       (SECTION FOUR)
 
     Harry Hopkins telephoned to me about a week ago
to ask me the amount I estimated would be needed for the
maintenance of life in southwestern France this year.
As he doubtless told you I stated that I thought at least
$100,000,000 would be needed.
     I have discussed this question fully with Wayne
Taylor and he agrees with me that this sum is not an
overestimate.  Two ships a week, $1,000,000 a ship.
     Please take action today and do not tolerate for 
personal or any other reasons continued incompetence in
saving lives.
     The mere fact that the ship which you promised would
arrive on May 30 will not reach France before June 30
should be sufficient evidence to justify your acting in
the most dramatic manner.  (END MESSAGE).
                         BULLITT