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When the escort arrived as far west as the 
      endurance of the vessels permitted, the 
 
      U-boat was hunted and destroyed, but only after the damage had 
      been done and 
 
      valuable cargoes produced by American labour cast away. We have 
      also had a D/F 
 
      signal which indicates a U-boat as far west as the 36th meridian. 
      I report these facts to
 
      you, Mr. President, so that you may judge their significance.
 
      
 
 
4. We have a hard struggle before us both 
      in Greece and Libya but will do our best 
 
      according to our resources. You will be glad to learn that we 
      have received the 
 
      appended message from the Duke of Aosta.
 
      
 
 
5. It was very pleasant to hear your voice 
      and receive your encouragement last 
 
      night.
 
      
 
 
Message from the Duke of Aosta.
 
      "His Royal Highness the Duke d'Aosta wishes to express his 
      appreciation of the 
 
      initiative taken by General Wavell and General Cunningham regarding 
      the protection 
 
      of women and children in Addis Ababa demonstrating the strong 
      bonds of humanity and 
 
      race still existing between the nations."