Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151939-02-041153-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/7129Acknowledges Rogers' letter of Jan. 20 enclosing letter from Baron [Egon] Berger-Waldenegg; post as inspector of foreign branches of Assicurazioni Generali, given him by [Galeazzo] Ciano, just the kind of post he is fitted for; is relieved,for Baron is fine man; is more pessimistic concerning situation than Rogers appears to be; Mussolini completely in hands of Germans and doesn't see how he can get out; he has no intention of getting out of Spain, and if he doesn't Spanish situation likely to bring on crisis; English and French position seems to have hardened; U.S. position certainly clearer; Italian criticism of President and U.S. position foolish; they may disturb others with words, but neither propaganda nor threats works in U.S.Typed Letter Copy, 2 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.OtherMSS 109