It is my understanding that the Army contemplates obtaining Navy clearance for the foregoing with respect to convoy, etc.      
 
 
        In view of the effects outlined above with regard to South America, diplomatic interchange and Russia, I am not prepared to approve these assignments without a directive from you.
 
       There are forwarded herewith a copy of this memorandum for the Honorable Harry Hopkins, Admiral King and General Marshall, attention General Somervell.