Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151940-05-311371-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/7348Taking up with U.S. Consul General in Havana matter of visa for Gruening's cousin, Fritz Wittenberg; his application receiving as rapid and sympathetic consideration as law and circumstances permit; having interesting time in Havana; comments on forthcoming Cuban election, work of Constitutional Assembly, and infiltration of Germans and Communists; concerned also over fifth columnists in U.S.; U.S. rearmament must be rapid and thorough; alien controls must be put into effect immediately; defense of all the Americas stupendous and will fall principally on U.S.; if Germany dictates peace production machinery of a good part of Europe falls in to German hands along with the navies and merchant vessels of conquered countries.Typed Letter Copy, 6 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.OtherMSS 109