Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To Jay Pierrepont Moffat, Washington.
Date
1934-09-14
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Mr. and Mrs. [Erhardt] Hammerand arrested for complicity in July 25 putsch; Mrs. Hammerand a native of Missouri but now an Austrian; nothing Legation can or should do about it; does not know the woman personally, but it seems there's little doubt as to her guilt; full particulars of case in dispatch 136 in order that Department may answer questions of relatives in America ; Alfred [Hoyt] Granger, American architect, a visitor in Vienna, says he is writing book, "The Spirit of Vienna"; likes to be associated with the great and near great; has been pestering Legation for introduction to President and Chancellor; finally introduced him to President [Wilhelm] Miklas; in leaving he said to President, "May I bring to President Roosevelt, who is my very dear friend, your very good wishes?"; refused to introduce him to Chancellor; did not wish to waste his time just to satisfy Granger's vanity; Granger may complain when he returns to Washington that he was not helped here as he should have been; Department should know circumstances.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.