WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON July 8, 1941. Dear Mr. President: I am sending you a compilation of some recent telegrams from our Military Attache in Cairo which I hope you will read without fail. I am sure they will interest you. I am sure that you will understand after you have read them why I feel so keenly my re- sponsibility to build up the efficiency of our own army and air force and not to subordinate its develop- ment too far to our efforts to build up the British defense. These cables should also tend to confirm your confidence in the good judgment of our own military advisers in respect to the proper relation between air and ground forces. Faithfully yours, /s/ Henry L. Stimson Secretary of War. The President, The White House. |