A portion of this telegram 
must be closely paraphrased 
before being communicated to anyone. (C).
 
 
Dated November 13, 1939
 
 
Secretary of State,
 
Washington.
 
271, November 13, 6 p.m.
 
FOR THE SECRETARY AND UNDER SECRETARY.
 
My 270, November 12, 10 p.m.
 
     The following is the text of the Queen's reply to
 
the President's message: (BEGIN SPECIAL GRAY)
 
     "President of the United States, Washington.
 
Mr. Gordon will already have cabled how highly I appreciate
 
the feelings for my people and my House which prompted your and Mrs. Roosevelt's kind offer 
 
for which I tender my heart felt thanks and which I shall be very pleased to take into serious 
 
consideration should conditions become  worse
 
      Signed WILUEMINAR."     (END SPECIAL GRAY).
 
                                   GORDON