October 15th, 19UQ.
Dear J*r» Gecretary,
V/ith reference to our telephone
_ conversation this evening, I enclose the
Aiae i'&noire which I proirdsod should "be
on your desk at nine o'clock tornorrow
morning*
Believe me,
Dear Mr« rjecretery,
Yours very sincerely,
<aai>) e.:».B£Tebh
Ofce Honourable
Colonel P#      Knox, NMB:CL
Secretary of toe :ravy,
Washington, B, C»

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aids mmiim
Owina to oertnin inoonvoniencoa that
have boon found in the /x&rlonn proposals for
naval and air bases in i'rinid ad they are not
altogether acceptable in their present form »
and the Governor is anxi ous to be able to discuss
with the American Itevol /lesion alternative
proposals, same of which would bo of to; .pornry
character intended to enable certain preliminary
measures of urgency to be token without delay.
Admire! >reenslade is understood to have said
that hie instructions do not allow him to consider
the possibility of a temporary agreement.
It seems clearly advantageous that the
. iaoion should be emporc: red to discuss the
Governor's alternative proposals, as this would
in all probability render it unnecessary for the
Uieslon to pay a return visit in the near future,
as in the case of Bensuda, should it be found
impossible to ogrco to the United status present
proposals*
The meeting between the /^terioan lie vol
Mission ond the governor takes place tomorrow,
and it is horded that urgent instructions nay be
sent by signal to Admiral Oreenelatie authorizing
hln to dlseuae at the raeetinc the Governor's
alternative suggestions*
NMB:CL BRITISH SKBASS*,
October 15th, 19U0.