War Cabinet decided this morning that reply to Hitler [1] should
be very full, down the following lines-analysis of statement
bringing out obscurities and contradictions, the impossibility of
accepting the fait accompli in regard to Poland, the real
difficulty cannot trust word or place any reliance on
undertakings, own position in general terms, the kind of peace we
desire when the time for peace arrives, seeking no territorial or
other advantages for ourselves, our only objective peace, prepared
to consider all questions and make sacrifices for this objective,
would desire to associate with any great non-belligerent power
willing to act in determining peace basis. Objective in
formulating statement is to throw the responsibility back on
Hitler, convince our own people of the necessity to continue the
war and enlist neutral sympathy, particularly the United States.

The United Kingdom hope to send draft to you on Monday [2] for
your consideration. Present intention Prime Minister [3] would
make statement Wednesday.

BRUCE