Aft 28th August, 1940 M Sir, I have the honour to inform Your Excellency that I assumed the Office of Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of the Bahamas on the 17th August, 1940. 2. I avail myself of this opportunity to assure Your Excellency of my cordial desire to co-operate with you in any matters which may tend to the welfare of our respective Governments. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Excellency's obedient servant, Governor. H.B.M. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, WASHINGTON, D.C