Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151939-01-031120-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/7097Appreciates letter of Dec. 12 telling what has happened to friends in Germany; no penalty too heavy for those inflicting such ills; there can be no return to peace and normal relationships between states as long as present German regime is in power; economies of the world being dislocated by rearmament programs forced upon other countries by Germany; protest lodged by [Hans] Thomsen with Department has story behind it; whole thing brought on by Germans and there would have been no publicity had it not been for German Government; Thomsen practically demanded apology; effect of incident in U.S. has been to solidify position; very busy; rating lists of career officers to make up for next two years, Foreign Service examinations, hearings on appropriation bill, and heavy legislative program in which Department is interested.Typed Letter Copy, 2 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.OtherMSS 109