My dear Mr. Secretary:
 
      
 
 
Consultation having been had with the Chief of staff of the 
      Army, I find that:
 
      
 
 
(1) The defense of the United Kingdom is vital to the defense 
      of the United States;
 
      
 
 
(2) Sections 4 and 7 of the Act of March 11, 1941 have been 
      complied with by the necessary agreement on the part of His Majesty's 
      Government in the United Kingdom;
 
      
 
 
(3) It would be in the interests of our national defense to 
      transfer the defense articles set forth in the annexed schedule.
 
      
 
 
I therefore authorize you immediately to make the transfer 
      to His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom Of the defense 
      articles set forth in the annexed schedule.
 
      
 
 
I would appreciate it if you would arrange with the Chairman 
      of the British Supply Council in North America for the time, 
      method, and other details of the disposition.
 
      
 
 
Very sincerely yours,
 
      
 
 
The Honorable
 
      The Secretary of War