PD London This telegram must be Dated April 14, 1942 close paraphased be Rec'd 6:50 a.m. fore being communicated to anyone. (NC) DECLASSIFIED By Deputy Archivist of the U.S. By W.J. Stewart Date FEB 4 1972 TRIPLE PRIORITY. 1820, April 14, noon VERY SECRET AND PERSONAL FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM HOPKINS. Serious naval problem developing Indian Ocean Chiefs of Staff here considering message which former naval person will send to you later today. I have appointment with him six o'clock tonight when he will show me draft. I am sure that naval situation Indian Ocean requries your most urgent attention. The enemy have apparently moved very powerful forces in that direction and the implication of this will readily occur to you. Final meeting Chiefs of Staff and Defense Council with us will be held late tonight. Very confident of outcome. Marshall has made splendid impression here. He has presented our case with great force but moderately. The result will, I believe, be not only an agreement in principle but a real meeting of minds, I cannot emphasize |