740.00112 European War 1939/10716: Telegram
The Minister in Sweden (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7:11 p.m.]
1591. Department’s 808, May 2, 8 p.m. and previous pertinent correspondence. British Minister and I handed to Mr. Söderblom, Acting Secretary General of Foreign Office, this afternoon separate aide-mémoires which were substantially identical on subject of Bothnian port traffic. Mr. Söderblom, after reading aide-mémoire, said that he could not make any definite commitment but that he could assure us that most earnest and serious efforts would be made to meet our wishes and that our communications would have careful and detailed attention of the Government.
He indicated that a reply would be given as soon as possible.
My 370, May 5, 5 p.m. repeats this to London.