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GRAY

London

Dated June 13, 1940

Rec'd 9:10 a. m.



Secretary of State,

Washington.


RUSH
1628, June 13, noon.
My 1622, June 12, 9 p. m.
SECRET AND PERSONAL FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM FORMER NAVAL PERSON JUST RECEIVED.

"French have sent for me again, which means that crisis has arrived. Am just off. Anything you can say or do to help them now may make a difference.

We are also worried about Ireland. An American squadron at Berehaven would do no end of good I am sure."

KENNEDY



RR

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