Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, General; the British Commonwealth; the Far East, Volume I

840.50/844: Telegram

The Chargé in the Soviet Union (Henderson) to the Secretary of State

Moscow, November 20, 1942—9 p.m.
[Received November 20—6:36 p.m.]

480. Department’s 575, November 13, 10 p.m., to Kuibyshev.⁵⁶ I mentioned this matter in a conversation with Molotov⁵⁷ this evening, outlined the situation as set forth in the telegram under reference, and stated that my Government would like to have an expression of the opinion of the Soviet Government on the draft as soon as may be convenient.

Molotov said that the Soviet Government was deeply interested in the project, had been giving it careful study, and within the last few days had instructed Litvinov to make certain inquiries with regard to it. He hoped that shortly after the replies to Litvinov’s questions had been received, the Soviet Government would be prepared to discuss it.

Henderson

56. See footnote 54, p. 144.
57. Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Molotov, Soviet People’s Commissar for Foreign Affairs.