Messersmith, G.S., Havana. To Sumner Welles, Washington.
Date
1940-12-11
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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2 copies. Has just learned Batista had heated telephone conversation with [Pedro] Martinez Fraga on evening of Dec. 9, following exchange of telegrams between Minister of State [José Manuel] Cortina and Martinez Fraga with respect to progress of loan negotiations; Cortina reported to have told Martinez Fraga he was "negotiating" with Messersmith, to which Martinez Fraga took exception; during Batista's conversation with him,Batista made it clear he was dissatisfied, and accepted his resignation; has discussed matter of loan several times with Cortina in the broadest terms, but would never have "negotiated" with him without specific instructions from Department.
Keywords
Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.