NOTE: This Text Version attempts to reflect the addition of handwritten comments or deletions of typewritten material. Such changes are noted in RED type. Some of the notations, however, are not legible as they appear in the printed book - and when such a word or words cannot be identified they are indicated in this document with "###" symbols.
Dec 12, 1941
for 4622
To WPD
Information indicates definitely presence of Japanese force, including carrier, in area between latitude of San Francisco and Cape Mendocino.
Attack a possibility 9-11 A.M., Washington time.
Dictated, with additional details, to Col. Barnett, Hdqrs. Fourth Army at 10:12 A.M., by me personally.
G.C.M.
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