JR This telegram must be closely paraphrased be- London fore being communicated to anyone. (SC) Dated January 14, 1941 Rec'd 1:55 p.m. Secretary of State, Washington. 138, January 14, 1 p.m. PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL FOR THE PRESIDENT AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE FROM MR. HOPKINS: "Weekend with Churchill. Leaving for tour naval bases with him today. Saw King yesterday. Well and confident. He sends warm regards to you.Your message received well here. Am urging Government here not to create or accentuate differences between us pending passage of Bill. What is your best judgment as to when Bill will pass? Hope there will be no major amendments. Can we be informed relative to the Bill from time to time? Going here pretty (BEGIN UNDERLINING) rough (END UNERLINING). Am seeing everything from bombs to President's cousins. Letter by messenger. All well." JOHNSON TFV |