NWN London This telegram must be closely paraphrased be- Dated February 17, 1942 fore being communicated to anyone. (MC) Rec'd 11:35 a.m. Secretary of State, Washington. TRIPLE PRIORITY 735, February 17, 1 p.m. PERSONAL FOR THE PRESIDENT At the request of Secretary Hull I cabled a brief estimate of the political situation here this morning.* I wanted you also to know that I thought the Prime Minister was tired. Some of the political criticism is justified but much of it is small and petty and simply takes his time and wastes his energy. A cheery word from you and Harry always lightens his load. WINANT HPD * will be forwarded as soon as received and decoded. |