DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 
 
      WASHINGTON
 
      February 18, 1941
 
      
 
 
My dear Mr. President:
 
      I am attaching hereto a proposed reply to the letter addressed 
      to you by Lord Halifax under date of February 11. The British 
      Ambassador's letter is being returned herewith. A copy of it 
      is being retained in the Department.
 
      
 
 
Faithfully yours,
 
      Sumner Welles
 
      Enclosure:
 
      From British Ambassador, 
 
      February 11, 1941.
 
      
 
 
The President,
 
      The White House.