Messersmith, G.S.
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Went to London in 1948 or 1949 on business for Mexlight; attended dinner given by Philip Swinton, who was on Board of Directors of Sofina, company holding majority of Mexlight shares at the time; several Conservative members of Parliament present at dinner; conversation turned on Conservative leadership; their concern was that it was time for Churchill to retire and they were not sure Anthony Eden could fill his shoes.