Messersmith, G.S., [Washington]. To Acting Secretary [Sumner Welles].
Date
1938-04-29
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Enclosed with No. 983. Memorandum reporting conversations with [Key] Pittman and [Samuel Davis] McReynolds regarding bill before Congress governing Foreign Commerce Service; President approved amendment to bill which would authorize him by executive order to incorporate Foreign Commerce into Dept. of State; Pittman and McReynolds favorable to amendment and will try to get it through or postpone action on bill until amendment can be considered; Secretary [Cordell Hull] will want to discuss matter first with Secretary [of Commerce Daniel C.] Roper.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.