Your Johcu 25. [2] Both principal Ministers I have consulted and
Chiefs of Staff are agreed in wanting Casey for this Most
important post which requires military experience and knowledge of
public affairs both ministerial and diplomatic. [3] I had a whole
evening in the train with Casey when I was in America, and learned
from him that he was very anxious for a change. Indeed he
suggested that he might go as a liaison officer to the ABDA area
when this was being shaped. I have no doubt he would greatly
welcome this appointment which also strikes the note of bringing
Statesmen from all over the Empire to the highest direction of
affairs. I will venture to court your rebuke by asking whether
Menzies [4], with his great distinction and success when passing
through America, might not fill the gap caused by Casey leaving
Washington. However this may be, and I trust you will not resent
my intrusion upon your affairs, I should be very grateful if you
would reconsider your demurrer.

I will cable you to-morrow on the President's [5] proposals for
the two areas. [6]

CHURCHILL