The whole of New Caledonia appreciates to the full the message you
have addressed to it. [1] It thanks you for the sentiments you
have expressed on the occasion of the temporary defeat of our
Fatherland and of our firm resolve to co-operate with the French
community throughout the whole world for the liberation of France,
for which it has decided to continue the struggle by the side of
the British Empire. In the present circumstances we should greatly
appreciate it if the Commonwealth Government authorizes the
departure of our four ships at present in Australia and which are
bringing us supplies of food, especially the Neo-Hebridais with
the cargo of flour.

PELICIER