Cablegram unnumbered 11 April 1940,
SECRET PERSONAL HIMSELF ONLY
Your telegram 9th April. [1] In view existing war situation and staff arrangements pending in connection Tokyo Legation would be glad to know whether Lothian’s [2] proposal is regarded as urgent.
If not would prefer that question of Officer’s [3] transfer be deferred. If proposal is urgent possibly some arrangement could be made in London by Foreign Office not involving transfer of Officer.
MENZIES
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1 Document 131.
2 U.K. Ambassador to the United States.
3 Counsellor at the Legation in Washington.
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[FA: A3196, 0.2156]