January 4, 1941
 
      
 
 
Your Majesty:
 
      I have designated the Honorable Harry L. Hopkins as my personal 
      representative on a special mission to Great Britain. Mr. Hopkins 
      is a very good friend of mine in whom I repose the utmost confidence.
 
      I am asking him to convey to you and to Her Majesty the Queen 
      my cordial greetings and my sincere hope that his mission may 
      advance the common ideals of our two nations.
 
      
 
 
Cordially your friend,
 
      Franklin D. Roosevelt
 
      His Majesty
 
      George VI of Great Britain
 
      London.