Wallace, Henry A., Washington. To G.S. Messersmith, Washington.

Date
1939-04-21
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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Gives reactions of Dept. of Agriculture to proposed consolidation of Foreign Services; agrees in principle to transfer of permanent field offices of Foreign Agricultural Service to State Dept., but is concerned about competence of Foreign Service officers assigned to agricultural work; feels his department should have voice in selection of staff and direction of activities; is keen on development of agricultural work, particularly in Latin America, and wants to see it continue; suggests qualified officer of Agriculture Dept. be permanently assigned to State Dept. to serve as liaison.
Keywords
Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.
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