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 * This telegram must be
 * closely paraphrased be-
 * fore being communicated
 * to anyone. (SC)

LONDON

Dated May 29, 1941

Rec'd l0 p.m.


 * Secretary of State,
 * Washington.


 * 2200, May 29, midnight. (SECTION THREE)


 * We should welcome collaboration with an American
 * token force, before, during or after occupation of
 * Atlantic Islands and if you wish would turn them over
 * to you as a matter of mutual war convenience.


 * Four. We should naturally welcome United States
 * occupation of Dakar, and would afford all facilities
 * in our power. We have some rather costly experience
 * and knowledge of this place. Surest method by landing
 * tanks from specially constructed vessels on neighboring
 * beaches. I suggest that immediate consultation between
 * your officers and ours should be given to make a workable
 * plan, and have it ready in case circumstances should
 * require its use. (END MESSAGE)

JOHNSON


 * CSB