LONDON, July 24, 1941
 
No. 1013
 
Subject: British Government's Formal Recognition of the Czechoslovak Government
 
The Honorable
     The Secretary of State
          Washington, D.C.
 
Sir:
     With reference to my telegram No. 3069 of July 18, 10 p.m. reporting that the British
Government had extended formal recognition to the Czechoslovak Government in London, I have
the honor to enclose, as of background interest, a copy of a memorandum dated July 1, 1941,
given me by Mr. Eden, which deals with the composition of the Czechoslovak Government and
the possible form of recognition to be accorded the letter.
     This memorandum proceeds from a conversation which