Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To Jay Pierrepont Moffat, Washington.
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Enclosure missing. Encloses copy of memorandum on German and Austrian situation prepared for Senator [Joseph T.] Robinson; Senator was in Vienna recently on way to join [Bernard] Baruch's shooting party at Count [Mihály] Karolyi's estate near Bratislava in Czechoslovakia; Senator had spent some time in Germany where he had interview with Hitler; had analyzed German situation well but was deceived by Hitler's declaration about German government following a more conservative policy; Senator also talked with [Hjalmar] Schacht and told him frankly Germany could expect no credits from U.S.; believes Senator has now changed his mind about Hitler's sincerety; Mrs. Robinson remained in Vienna while husband was in Czechoslovakia; liked Robinsons very much; Chancellor and Foreign Minister in Geneva; France and Italy seem to be making determined effort to get together; if they succeed, believe England will cooperate; Mrs. and Mrs. [Robert McCalla] English stopped in Vienna on their way home from Budapest; have had many interesting visitors; hope to get home for few weeks at Christmas time to see aged mother.