Reference your E.11. [1]

Spaak and I saw Marshall this morning and in view of reports
regarding the United Kingdom [2] we made a joint request of the
United States to nominate a third party. Marshall said the
President must approve but he had no doubt the United States would
act. [3] Our nominations, therefore, are very important and I
would think on many grounds Kirby would be easily the best man.

Failing him Eaton might be a good choice. Do not think Reed or
Simpson would be satisfactory for this job as function is one of
conciliation not arbitration. Blakeley might be possibility.