p.m.

Received 16 January 1949, 9 a.m.

IMMEDIATE PERSONAL

1. Minister notes difference between your instruction to Hood E.14
[1] and proposals of U.S.A. E.16 [2] in particular absence of
reference to withdrawal of Dutch Forces. Presumes that you are
following position and wireless reports closely because of great
importance of the matter and keeping our representatives fully
instructed. Position is not completely clear here from latest
wireless reports.

Please keep Minister fully informed.

2. To Walsh or Doran.

No reply yet received from Oldham. Please advise immediately.