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THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
July 29, 1940
My dear Lord Lothian:
In reply to the inquiry contained in your letter
of July 27, I am informed by the officials of the
American Export Lines that the steamship Excalibur
of that Line, which is due to leave Lisbon on August 1,
would be scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on August 9,
provided the passengers of whom we have spoken take
passage on that ship.
In accordance with
phone this morning, the
are making every effort
of the Duke and Duchess
August 1.
Believe me
our conversation on the tele-
agents of the Line in Lisbon
to see that the embarkation
will not be delayed beyond
Y< urswery sincer
His Excellency
The Right Honorable
The Marquess of Lothian, C.H.,
British Ambassador,
Washington.
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