in the immediate future. Time is of  the essence if we
 
are to help in an important way. We will furnish the-
 
with a good transport plane so that they should be able
 
to make the round trip in two weeks.
 
     I do not want by such a trip to go over the head
 
of my friend, Mr. Litvinov, in any way, as he will understand, but we can gain time by the visit I 
 
propose.
 
     I suggest this procedure not only because of the secrecy, which is so essential, but because 
 
I need your advise before we determine with finality the strategic course of our common military 
 
action.
 
     I have sent Hopkins to London relative to this proposal.
 
     The American people are thrilled by the magnificent fighting of your armed forces and we 
 
want to help you in the destruction of Hilter's armies and material more than we are doing now.
 
     I send you my sincere regards.
 
                    FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT