Your D.2115 [1], Siam.

We appreciate manner in which we have been kept informed of the
course of negotiations with Siam and of the reception accorded by
S.E.A.C. Headquarters to Colonel A. J. Eastman, Australian
Services Representative with S.A.C.S.E.A.'s forces in Siam. [2]
Colonel Eastman is aware of Australia's interests in Siam.

2. Eastman has reported that Dening while aware Australia's desire
to be party principal in negotiations has received no
instructions. We would again express our wish that Australia
should be a party principal in contemplated agreements with Siam.

We should like to see as soon as possible final drafts of these
agreements. In the meantime we should be glad to continue to
receive from you advice as to the attitude of the United Kingdom
and other powers concerned in the settlements.

3. We should be grateful if arrangements could be made to enable
Col. Eastman to participate as Australian Government
Representative in the negotiations with the Siamese Delegation.