February 19, 1941
 
      
 
 
My dear Mr. Ambassador:
 
      
 
 
I was deeply interested in the information contained in your 
      letter of February 11 and have passed it on to the Secretary 
      of State.
 
      
 
 
It is my understanding that you have already had several conversations 
      with Mr. Hull or Mr. Welles with regard to the problems raised, 
      and that both your Mission and the Department of State are closely 
      observing developments.
 
      
 
 
The whole matter is being carefully studied at the present 
      time by the appropriate officials of this Government and I am 
      confident that the end which we both have in view can be achieved.
 
      
 
 
Very sincerely yours,
 
      (Signed) Franklin D Roosevelt
 
      His Excellency
 
      
 
 
The Right Honorable
 
      The Viscount Halifax, K.G.,
 
      British Ambassador,
 
      Washington.