Messersmith, G.S. Memorandum to the Secretary [Cordell Hull] and to the Undersecretary [Sumner Welles].
Date
1938-11-09
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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President realizes need for consolidation of Foreign Services of Commerce and Agriculture into that of State Dept.; existing situation causes friction among officers and reduces usefulness; Foreign officers of Commerce and Agriculture approve consolidation; commodity reporting remains important, and trade promotion must continue, but major problem is keeping open channels of trade which involves negotiation with governments; legislation to provide for consolidation should be prepared for action by next Congress.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.