(Untitled), 14 Oct 1942

Item

Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/81/52-53

Scope and Contents

Telegram from Harry Hopkins [Special Adviser and Assistant to the President of the United States] marked "secret": states that he can see no awfully good reason for coming to England now and suggests that production problems can be ironed out between Oliver Lyttelton [later Lord Chandos, Minister of Production] and Donald Nelson [Chairman United States War Production Board]; expresses hope that WSC will not get disturbed about article in "Life" magazine; states that the President is in good health and spirits; mentions that Hopkins' son Robert is in the army in England; comments on Eleanor Roosevelt's forthcoming visit to the United Kingdom; ends the telegram with "Your femme General Knox has been here. All your British Officers seem to be marrying American gals but this time the gals haven't any money repeat any money.".

Dates

Creation: 14 Oct 1942

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