MESSAGE FROM HIS MAJESTY THE KING TO THE          
 
              PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, DATED         
 
                         JUNE 10TH, 1942.                   
 
                                                            
 
      "Hearty congratulations on your splendid naval success near 
        Midway Island. We have been greatly cheered by it.  
 
                                                            
 
 
I have just returned from a visit to the Home Fleet where 
      I had the pleasure of going on board the 'WASHINGTON' and the 
      'WICHITA'. I was given a very warm welcome by the ships' companies 
      and was greatly impressed by their efficiency and keenness. They 
            are working in admirably with our people.       
 
                                                            
 
 
I am hoping shortly to go and see your forces in Northern 
                             Ireland.                       
 
                           Best wishes.                     
 
                                                            
 
 
George R.I."