British Interests in Belgium,etc, 1169/ tj AO Cf-Ao. Stf BRITISH SUB ASSY, WASHINGTON, D. C, June 25th, 19UC No. 291 Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your note No. 70i+.W65/10 of the 12th June informing me that steps have been taken to give effect to the request of His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom that the United States Government undertake to protect the persons, property and interests for whose protection His Majesty's Ambassador in Italy and Consular Officers under his superintendence are normally responsible. His Majesty's Government are deeply appreciative of this response to their request. I have the honour to be, with the highest consideration, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant, (SOD) LOTHIAW The Honourable Cordell Hull, Secretary of State of the United States, Washington, D. G. PRHM:AR:DH