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1 >j >'ei* TELEGRAM SENT MEC This telegram must be paraphrased, before being communicated to anyone other than a Governmental agency. <BR) July 8, 1942 M1 dn 1gh t iiMEKBASSY, LONDON. 3144 ' FROM METALS RESERVE WVlsio Of ;,J;- y :w *AG Afi'V, :hs '1 ut of S- QUOTE Re your despatch 3554 of Aoril 23, War Production Board now desires Meta.16 Reserve Company purchase the 200 tons of a6beetoe originally allotted to Ferodo and Asbestos, Incorporated* In order to avoid difficulties encountered in negotiations for 500 ton6 o^vRa/2, it is suggested that the Embassy reauest Raw Asbestos Distributors to name an agent In the United Stptes with whom 'P-.crv> oc.. negotiate the purchase of this material. Contracts previously submitted by raw asbestos distributors are unacceptable to Metals Reserve for reasons set forth in the Department's 1715 of April 21. UNQUOTE ' Charge to Metals Reserve Company. DM:KJ:AHA HULL (HF)