[matter omitted]

2. May I point out confidentially how embarrassing it is for the
Government to have our decisions over A.I.F. ignored and to send
[3] further request upon the same topic. You are (however) out of
touch with home defence position here and that is necessarily a
controlling factor. I have already wired to Cripps [4] as to the
matter and greatly fear that if matter goes further damage may be
done to the best interests of the Empire.

If I may say so Page [5] seems to have acted in (direct)
opposition to his instructions and matters can hardly continue in
this way.

3. I am obliged to you for your assistance over the Lend-Lease
Agreement where intervention seems to have had some effect. [6]

EVATT