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This telegram must be closely paraphrased’ before being communicated to anyone. (SC)

London

Dated January 13, 1941

Rec'd 7:43 p.m.

Secretary of State,

Washington.

134, January 13, 9 p.m.

PRIVATE AND PERSONAL FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM THE FORMER NAVAL PERSON.

"Hopkins and I spent the weekend together and he is coming along with me on a short tour of fleet bases, so we shall have plenty of time to cover all points at leisure. I am most grateful to you for sending so remarkable an envoy who enjoys so high a measure of your intimancy and confidence".

JOHNSON