No. 52.
(W 687/687/49).
FOREIGN OFFICE, S.W.I.
18th January, 1940.
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My Lord Marquess,
I transmit to Your Lordship herewith copy of a
letter from the Treasury Solicitor, dated January 13th,
regarding funds belonging to His Majesty's Government which
have been deposited in banks in the country in 7/hich you
reside, and the possible danger of these funds being attached
in proceedings brought in a neutral country.
2. I shall be glad if you v/ill make enquiries of
your legal adviser with a view to ascertaining the reply v/hich
should be returned to the questions raised in the Treasury
Solicitor's letter.
3. I should be glad to receive a reply by telegraph
to these enquiries.
4. A copy of this despatch has been sent to His
Majesty's Representatives at The Hague, Brussels, Berne,
Stockholm, Oslo, Budapest and Buenos Aires.
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., etc.,
Y/ashingt on.