Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151934-05-040371-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6344Messersmith's dispatches regarding trade agreement with Germany very helpful; after conference with [William] Phillips, [Francis B.] Sayre, and [Herbert] Feis, decided to show dispatches in confidence to [George N.] Peek in view of press reports (erroneous) that he would recommend extension of credits to Germany to finance a cotton-Rhine wine exchange; [Ambassador Hans] Luther comes regularly to urge immediate commercial negotiations, but Secretary puts him off; have been urging [Wilbur J.] Carr and [Thomas M.] Wilson to select Messersmith's successor in Berlin, but no obvious candidate among those under consideration; health, finances, language play important role.Typed Letter Signed with initials "P.M.", 2 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.OtherMSS 109