> No.122. (T 867/134/384). F0R3IGN OFFICE, S.W.I. 5th Eabcuary, 1940. 1A My Lord Marquess, With reference to your Lordship's despatch No.1437 ^ of 20th December last respecting the appointment of an Australian Minister in Washington, I transmit to you herewith the Letter of Credence, signed by His Majesty The King for presentation "by the Right Honourable R. G. G&dey to the President of the United States of America. 2. I request that you will cause this, together with the attached copy, to be handed to Mr. Casey on his arrival in Washington. I am, with great truth and respect, My Lord Marquess, Your Excellency's obedient Servant, (For the Secretary of State) His Excellency The Most Honourable The Marquess of Lothian, C.H. etc., etc.9 etc., Washington.