Messersmith, G.S., Havana. To Sumner Welles, Washington.
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2 copies. Has just learned Batista had heated telephone conversation with [Pedro] Martinez Fraga on evening of Dec. 9, following exchange of telegrams between Minister of State [José Manuel] Cortina and Martinez Fraga with respect to progress of loan negotiations; Cortina reported to have told Martinez Fraga he was "negotiating" with Messersmith, to which Martinez Fraga took exception; during Batista's conversation with him,Batista made it clear he was dissatisfied, and accepted his resignation; has discussed matter of loan several times with Cortina in the broadest terms, but would never have "negotiated" with him without specific instructions from Department.