THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
                                        WASHINGTON
 
                                      February 25, 1941
 
 
My Dear Mr. President:
 
     For the first time, I have received very highly 
confidential information as to the disposition of 
American planes one they leave our factories.  I 
would appreciate if you would destroy the enclosed 
statement after reading the same.
 
     We have had a great deal of trouble with both 
the State Department and the Department of Justice 
trying to get permission for the English to fly the new 
Consolidated bomber overseas with English crews.  
The matter is not yet straightened out.  The trouble 
originated when the State Department filed a complaint 
with the Department of Justice.
 
                                   Yours sincerely,
 
                       The Secretary of the Treasury
 
 
 
 
The President,
The White House