Cablegram unnumbered 9 November 1939,
SECRET PERSONAL FOR HIMSELF
Regarding Washington: There is growing criticism here at our delay and it would help me if I could within the next day or two announce your visit to America and the purpose of it. Is there any objection to this? [1]
MENZIES
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1 This cablegram crossed Bruce’s 631 (Document 337). See AA: CP 290/6, item 1.
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[AA: CP 290/6, ITEM 1]