THE WHITE HOUSE
                            WASHINGTON
 
 
                         September 30, 1941
 
 
Dear Mr. President:
 
     This is what this means:
 
     That the Army have agreed that we can export to
both Russia and the United Kingdom 1200 tanks per month 
during the second six months of 1942 and 2000 tanks per 
month during the first six months of 1943. This is 
based on the enlarged program which you have authorized. 
This telegram will require Harriman and Beaverbrook, 
with their military advisers, to recommend the exact 
division as between the United Kingdom and Russia, but 
they surely will far exceed Harriman's request for Russia.
 
     The telegram provides for 3600 combat planes. This 
is 600 less than Harriman asked for but the Army thinks 
that our production does not warrant making a commitment 
in excess of 3600 at this time.
 
          I believe that in view of the fact that we are 
giving far more tanks than they expect Harriman will 
be in a good position in dealing with the Russians.
 
          Very sincerely yours,
 
 
               HARRY L. HOPKINS
 
The President,
         The White House.