BRITISH EMBASSY 
 
      WASHINGTON, D. C.
 
      September 15th, 1941.
 
      
 
 
Dear Mr. Secretary:
 
      As I imagine Lord Halifax must have told you himself, when he 
      left for England he hoped to be able to return to Washington 
      by about September 22nd in order to be here for the visit of 
      the Duke of Windsor. I have, however, now had a telegram from 
      the Ambassador explaining that the Prime Minister wishes him 
      to stay on in London rather longer, and that he will therefore, 
      to his regret, not be back in Washington in time for the Duke's 
      visit.
 
      
 
 
Lord Halifax has asked me to explain matters to you. He would 
      also like the President informed of the position, and I should 
      therefore be much obliged if you would be good enough to inform 
      the White House.
 
      
 
 
Believe, me,
 
      Dear Mr. Secretary,
 
      Very sincerely yours,
 
      
 
 
The Honourable
 
      Cordell Hull,
 
      Secretary of State of the
 
      United States,
 
      Washington, D.C.