890F.51/3–1645: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Saudi Arabia (Eddy)
Washington, March 22,
1945—9 p.m.
84. ReLegs 110, March 16, 5 p.m.55 It is hoped that you have been reassured by Department’s 80, March 19, 9 p.m.56 Department, furthermore, is requesting FEA to finance if necessary entire supply program for 1945 up to approximately 18 million dollars with or without [Page 866] British participation. Although this matter is still under discussion, it is hoped FEA will accede to Department’s request. Department is doing its best to support you.
Sent to Jidda, repeated to Cairo.
Grew