Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. To Ambassador William E. Dodd, Washington.
Date
1934-04-03
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Sorry to hear of stormy trip over; Mrs. Dodd came to dinner given for Earles [George Howard, 3d] before they left for home; had pleasant afternoon at Ambassador's home at Mrs. Dodd's invitation to see Earles; pleased about change of appointment from Uruguay to Austria; will try to merit confidence of President and Secretary; Berlin and Vienna not far apart; can keep in touch; situation in Germany deteriorated since Ambassador's departure; much dissension among Party leaders and Hitler nervous; dissatisfaction among people now being voiced; economic situation approaching crisis; Germany anxious for trade agreement with U.S.; doubts wisdom of U.S. negotiating with present German government or taking any action which might keep this government in control; has not heard when to go to Vienna, but supposes instructions will come soon.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.