JR                                 The Hague
This telegram must be                   Dated May 9, 1940 
closely paraphrased before                   Rec'd 10:35 a.m.
being communicated to anyone. (C)
 
 
Secretary of State
 
Washington.
 
151, May 9, noon.
 
Deparment's 66, May 8, 1 a.m. 
     The Queen has requested that her warmappreciation of 
his message be conveyed to the President.
                    GORDON