Moffat, Jay Pierrepont, Washington. To G.S. Messersmith, Vienna.
Date
1934-12-27
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Regretted to learn of death of Messersmith's nephew and of his mother's illness; glad Messersmith will be coming home in the spring; many things to discuss concerning German and Central European situation; so-called German cotton barter deal pretty well finished; no thought to kill it outright, but to leave it comatose until it dies anyway; Mr. [William E.] Dodd arrived yesterday for his leave but probably will not come to Department until after the New Year; since adjournment of London Naval talks, Department has been less rushed; Ambassador Saito coming on Saturday to give formal notice of Japan's intention to terminate Washington Treaty; Secretary must make some statement which he will keep both firm and non-provocative; British wish to continue talks, hoping for some change in Japanese position, but Department feels unsuccessful conference more dangerous to international good will than no conference.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.